Hidden Data Detector

The latest version of Hidden Data Detector, 1.4, is an impressive tool crafted by Digital Confidence. With a file size of just 2.3 MB, HiddenDataDetector.exe is quite lightweight and easy to install. It supports a broad range of Windows operating systems, from Windows XP to Windows 11. Previous versions like 1.3 and 1.2 are also available for those who might have older system configurations.

This program falls under the Security category, precisely in the Privacy subcategory. Hidden Data Detector is developed to identify hidden data and metadata found in various file types such as Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OpenOffice.org / StarOffice documents, and several multimedia file formats, including JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, SVG image files, AVI, MP4 video files, and WAV, MP3 audio files.

What's remarkable about Hidden Data Detector is its ability to alert users about the presence of document properties, tracked changes, comments, presentation notes, and other hidden data and metadata. This feature is invaluable when assessing the risk of sharing files that may carry confidential and private information.

Pros:

• Free to use
• Compatible with a wide range of file types
• Low file size (only 2.3 MB)
• Alerts on various hidden data types
• Supports multiple Windows OS versions (XP/Vista/7/8/10/11)

Cons:

• Limited to certain file formats (e.g., does not support PDFs)
• Does not remove hidden data, only identifies it

You may want to check out more software, such as Hidden File Finder, Detective Quest - Hidden Objects or Digital Detective Blade, which might be similar to Hidden Data Detector.