Photo privacy guide
Remove AI Metadata from Your Photos
Some image files contain metadata written by an image generator or editing software. This may include an application name, parameters, or Content Credentials based on C2PA, a standard designed to document a file’s origin and changes.
Inspect a photoWhat is AI metadata?
Metadata is information stored alongside image data. Not every AI image has the same tags, and tools may store information in different places. Content Credentials are signed provenance records, not a universal test for whether an image was generated by AI.
Which tools write it?
Some generators and editors record their name, export software or provenance information. Whether those records are present depends on the application, its settings, and the way the image was exported.
What happens when metadata is removed?
This preview removes supported image metadata, which can remove common provenance and generator tags. It may also remove credentials that help people verify an image’s history. Removal can invalidate or detach a signed record. Some provenance may be stored elsewhere, and we do not claim every tag is detected.
Can platforms still detect AI images?
Removing file metadata does not erase information visible in the picture or other signals. A platform may use other methods. Do not rely on metadata removal to change how a platform classifies an image.
How to clean a photo
- Choose a supported image and review the information detected locally.
- Select Clean metadata.
- Download the separate copy and keep your original.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI image metadata?
It is information stored in an image file that may describe the software, settings, or provenance associated with an image. The fields vary by tool and file.
What are C2PA Content Credentials?
Content Credentials are signed provenance records based on C2PA. They can help describe an image’s origin and edits, but are not a universal AI detector.
Will cleaning make an image undetectable as AI?
No. Other information in the pixels, embedded signals, or platform methods may still affect classification.
Does cleaning change the image?
JPEG, PNG and WebP image payloads are not re-encoded. Supported HEIC and TIFF are converted to PNG; HEIC support depends on the browser. Removing color profiles can change color-managed appearance.