AI metadata removal

AI metadata cleaner for images

AI metadata can share a file block with author or copyright information. Keep the original and verify these fields in the result.

Strip AI metadata now

Quick clean includes 3 free removals per IP each day, with Standard output up to 12 MP. Keeping the original resolution above that size or continuing after the daily limit requires paid processing.

No account, no subscription Deletion requests supported Refund available if paid removal fails

How to clean AI metadata from an image

Upload a ChatGPT, Midjourney, or other AI-generated image and choose Quick clean. Metadata fields can share a file block, so keep your original and verify any author or copyright information in the result.

  1. Upload a PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, or HEIC image.
  2. Run Quick clean to scan for supported EXIF, XMP, C2PA, IPTC, and PNG provenance fields.
  3. Download the result. Quick clean normally preserves the pixels and dimensions; Standard output may resize a large image, and a container fallback may re-encode it.
  4. Use the free provenance checker before and after when you need a separate file-level confirmation.

Metadata cleanup without pixel changes

When you generate an image, tools like ChatGPT Images 2.0 (gpt-image-2), DALL-E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and xAI Grok embed hidden data fields into the file. These fields include EXIF AI tags, XMP DigitalSourceType, C2PA Content Credentials, and custom PNG text chunks.

Quick clean reads the file and removes supported AI-provenance fields. It normally preserves image pixels and dimensions; Standard output may resize a large image, and a container fallback may re-encode the file.

How RAIW removes it

  • Grok: The current RAIW library recognizes two provenance fields in tested xAI Grok (Aurora) images: an EXIF 'Signature' blob and a UUID Artist tag. Other or future Grok signals may not be detectable.
  • Midjourney: Midjourney images can carry AI provenance metadata - EXIF/XMP fields and IPTC or C2PA tags that identify AI origin. RAIW strips the supported metadata found in the uploaded file for free.
  • Ideogram: Current Ideogram downloads may identify their origin through C2PA signed by Ideogram or through EXIF/XMP generator fields. RAIW reports and strips the supported file metadata for free.
  • Leonardo AI: Leonardo AI images carry their origin in the file's generator metadata - the EXIF Software or XMP CreatorTool field naming the tool. RAIW finds that tag and strips it for free.

Standard processing and privacy

Metadata stripping is a lightweight file operation.

  • Fully secure: This mode is processed quickly on our backend servers.
  • Data handling: We keep uploaded originals for research, ordinarily for at least 12 months. Processed results expire after 90 days. We never sell your images. See our Privacy Policy for deletion requests and details.

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Frequently asked questions

Will stripping metadata change the image quality or dimensions?
Quick clean normally preserves the image pixels and dimensions while removing supported AI-provenance fields from the file container. Standard output may resize images above the free resolution limit, and a container fallback may re-encode the file. Choose Original resolution when dimensions must stay unchanged.
Are PNG text chunks, XMP, and C2PA all removed?
Yes. The tool strips custom PNG text chunks (often used by Stable Diffusion), XMP DigitalSourceType attributes, and C2PA Content Credentials manifests.
Is standard EXIF data preserved?
AI metadata can share a file block with author or copyright information. Keep the original and verify these fields in the result.
What does "metadata cleanup" actually mean in practice?
Quick clean reads the file and removes supported AI-provenance fields. It normally preserves image pixels and dimensions; Standard output may resize a large image, and a container fallback may re-encode the file.
Strip AI metadata now

Quick clean is free within a daily limit, with no account required.