AI Metadata Remover - Strip C2PA and EXIF from AI Images, No Login
Processed Images
Remove metadata from any AI image
This tool strips all embedded metadata from AI-generated images, including EXIF data and C2PA (Content Credentials) that identify images as AI-generated.
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How this tool works
This tool uses your browser’s built-in Canvas API to process images. When you upload an image:
- The file is read entirely in your browser
- It’s drawn to an HTML canvas element
- The canvas exports a new image file
This process inherently strips all metadata because the Canvas API only preserves pixel data, not file metadata. Your images never leave your device.
Why remove AI image metadata?
- Privacy: Metadata can reveal information about when, how, and by whom an image was created
- Compatibility: Some platforms reject images with AI provenance markers
- File size: Stripping metadata reduces file size
- Personal projects: Use AI images for creative work without origin markers
About AI image filenames
AI platforms often use distinctive filename patterns that reveal the image source—like DALL·E 2024-01-15... from ChatGPT or username_prompt_hash.png from Midjourney. Even after stripping metadata, sharing a file with these names can identify its AI origin.
Enable “Use generic filenames” above to rename your downloads to neutral names like img_k9m_1.png. Each batch gets a unique identifier so files won’t overwrite previous downloads.
Supported formats
- PNG - Lossless, best for graphics and screenshots
- JPEG - Compressed, best for photos
- WebP - Modern format with good compression
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C2PA, and what are Content Credentials?
C2PA is an open standard for recording where an image came from. The record is a manifest embedded in the file that says which tool made it and whether it was edited. Content Credentials is the consumer name for the same thing, used by Adobe and the Content Authenticity Initiative. This tool removes the manifest along with the rest of the metadata.
Which AI image generators add metadata?
ChatGPT images carry a C2PA manifest. Adobe Firefly images carry Content Credentials, Adobe's name for C2PA. Midjourney writes the prompt and job ID into XMP fields. Most generators also leave a telltale filename, which the generic filename option above handles.
Does removing metadata stop AI detectors?
No. AI detectors look at the pixels, not the file's tags, so a clean file can still be flagged. This tool removes the provenance record that says an image is AI-generated. It does not change the image itself.