Metadata privacy workstation

Remove EXIF and GPS metadata before sharing

Select photos, choose the metadata fields to clean, review the batch, and create new copies through a guided browser workflow.

EXIF, GPS, XMP, and IPTC cleanup
Batch and settings review before processing
Reduced preview logging disclosed before you start

Metadata cleanup workflow

Browser processing

Start with the files you want to clean

Add one or more images, choose the cleanup options, and confirm the batch before processing begins.

Choose images to clean

Location: GPS coordinates and related geotags
Device: Camera model, serial, lens, and capture settings
Provenance: Supported XMP, IPTC, C2PA, and software fields

Before cleaning

The image can carry information that is not visible in its pixels.

Location and capture details may identify where and how a photo was made.
Device and editing fields can expose hardware or workflow details.

After cleaning

You receive a new file with the selected supported fields removed or replaced.

The guided review keeps every cleanup choice visible before processing.
Completed images are packaged together in one ZIP download.

EXIF
GPS
XMP
IPTC
C2PA

Remove AI metadata from a photo, then verify the copy

An “AI footprint” can mean file metadata, provenance, an invisible watermark, or visual clues. This workflow addresses supported metadata fields, not every possible AI signal.

Inspect the original

Keep your original file. Check which software, GPS, and provenance fields are actually present. Use the C2PA Content Credentials viewer to inspect an embedded manifest before deciding what to discard.
Clean supported fields

Select the cleanup options, review the batch, and create a new output. The cleaner does not overwrite your original file. Review the reduced-preview logging disclosure before continuing.
Inspect the downloaded file

Check the exact exported copy, not the original or an earlier preview. The AI watermark checker separates supported provenance findings from checks it cannot perform.

Illustrative example, not a test result: if the original contains a GPS field or software tag, select its supported cleanup option and check whether that field is absent from the downloaded copy. A clean metadata report does not prove that invisible watermarks are absent or that a platform will remove an AI label.

Check C2PA Content Credentials before cleaning

A C2PA manifest can record signed provenance, issuer, generator, and edit actions. If your goal is to remove C2PA metadata, inspect the original file first so you understand what will be discarded; removing provenance cannot tell you whether a file is AI-generated.

Open the C2PA viewer Check other AI provenance signals

A reviewable metadata workflow

The cleaner separates file selection, cleanup options, review, processing, and results so each choice stays understandable before a new file is created.

Configure and review the batch before processing starts.
Keep successful results available when another item needs attention.
Download completed images together as a ZIP archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF is information stored alongside image pixels. Depending on the device and file, it can include capture time, camera and lens details, editing software, and GPS coordinates.

How do I remove GPS location data from a photo?

Choose the photo, keep GPS cleanup enabled, review the batch, and create a new output file. Verify the downloaded copy with a metadata inspector before sharing sensitive photos.

Does removing EXIF metadata change image quality?

The cleaner creates new output files, and format or encoding settings can affect file size or appearance. Compare the downloaded result with the original when visual fidelity is important.

Which image metadata can the cleaner remove?

The workflow removes supported EXIF and GPS fields plus supported XMP, IPTC, software, and C2PA metadata. Exact results depend on the source format and the metadata containers present.

Does image cleaning happen in my browser?

Cleaning runs in the browser. After a successful batch, AICleanify sends reduced JPEG previews and usage data to its server for statistics and history; this processing path is shown before you continue.

How can I check whether metadata was removed?

Inspect the downloaded copy with a separate metadata viewer and compare it with the original. Verification matters because formats, editors, and sharing platforms can preserve or add different fields.

Can metadata return after I edit or share the photo?

Yes. An editor, camera app, export workflow, or sharing platform can add new metadata to a cleaned copy. Check the final file that you intend to publish, not only an earlier version.

Does removing metadata make a photo anonymous?

No. Removing supported metadata reduces hidden file information, but visible faces, landmarks, text, reflections, and other pixel content can still reveal identity or location.

What does an AI metadata cleaner remove from a photo?

An AI metadata remover works on supported file fields, such as software tags, XMP, IPTC, and embedded C2PA records. The fields present depend on the actual export. Cleaning metadata does not change whether the picture was created with AI or prove that every AI-related signal is gone.

Can I remove AI detection from an image?

No tool can guarantee that an image will stop being detected as AI-generated. This cleaner addresses supported embedded metadata, not every visual classifier, invisible watermark, or platform record. A missing tag is not proof of human authorship, and a platform label may remain.

How can I clean ChatGPT image metadata?

Keep the downloaded original, inspect the actual file for supported software and provenance fields, then clean a separate copy and inspect the final download. Do not assume every ChatGPT image contains identical metadata. Removing supported fields does not erase its origin or guarantee a different AI-detection result.

Can a C2PA remover remove Content Credentials?

The cleaner can omit supported embedded C2PA metadata from the new output, depending on the file and selected settings. Inspect the original credentials before cleaning and verify the exported file afterward. This does not erase externally stored provenance or copies already shared, remove every invisible watermark, or make AI-generated content human-made.