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"Where from" metadata for macOS files

The link listed in "Where from" is stored as an extended attribute named "com.apple.metadata:kMDItemWhereFroms" on the file in the file system. It is not actually saved within the file itself. (source)

Remove "Where from" for macOS files

xattr -d com.apple.metadata:kMDItemWhereFroms filename.webm
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