AI Metadata Checker
Diagnose what is inside your file before you upload — C2PA, XMP, EXIF, PNG chunks, and IPTC fields. Read-only, browser-only, no server upload.
Drop an image here or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WebP only · Max 15MB · Batch up to 30 · Not HEIC/GIF
Who should use the metadata checker
Social creators verifying an export before Instagram or TikTok upload; Etsy and POD sellers inspecting a mockup JPEG; photographers confirming whether AI-assist edits left C2PA or XMP in a deliverable; anyone troubleshooting an unexpected AI Info label on a file they own. Checking is read-only — it does not modify your image.
Checker → remover workflow (step by step)
Use this when you see unexpected AI Info, before batch uploads, or after exporting from Midjourney, Firefly, Photoshop AI, or Canva.
- Upload JPG/PNG/WebP to this checker — analysis stays in your browser
- Read the summary: C2PA, XMP, EXIF software, PNG chunks, or none found
- If C2PA or XMP AI entries appear, open the AI metadata remover
- Keep C2PA and XMP removal on; disable EXIF only to preserve camera settings
- Download the cleaned file
- Post to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Etsy, or Pinterest with the cleaned asset
- Still labeled with no metadata? Visual detection may apply — see disclaimer
What results mean — quick guide
- C2PA detected — signed content credentials; common Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok trigger. Cleaning before upload usually handles metadata-driven labels.
- XMP detected — often AI tool name, prompt, seed (Midjourney, Adobe). Strip before social or marketplace upload.
- EXIF only — normal for camera photos; watch Software fields naming AI editors.
- None detected — if the platform still labels, pixel watermarks or visual classifiers may apply; metadata tools do not change pixels.
Metadata types at a glance
- EXIF — camera settings, timestamps, software strings
- XMP — extensible tags; common home for AI prompts and model IDs
- C2PA — signed content credentials many platforms scan on upload
- PNG text chunks — workflow data from Stable Diffusion / ComfyUI
- IPTC — publishing fields, including some AI attribution tags
What does an AI metadata checker do?
Platforms label images when they detect provenance markers like C2PA or AI tags in XMP/EXIF. This page helps you confirm whether those signals exist in your file before you upload.
What this checker detects
The checker looks for common metadata categories that trigger "AI Info" / "Made with AI" style labels on social platforms. In plain terms, it answers: "What hidden data is inside this file?"
- C2PA content credentials: signed provenance manifests used by tools like Adobe, OpenAI, and Microsoft.
- XMP AI tags: fields that may include creator tool names, model identifiers, prompts, seeds, and generation settings.
- EXIF software markers: "Software" / export pipeline tags that can reveal AI-enabled editors.
- PNG text chunks: Stable Diffusion / ComfyUI often store prompts and workflows in embedded text blocks.
- IPTC attribution: publishing metadata that may include AI attribution fields.
How to read the results
You'll see a set of detected categories (for example: C2PA, XMP, EXIF). That's the fast summary. If the checker finds AI-related entries, it will list the exact keys and values it saw.
- C2PA detected: most likely to trigger labels on Instagram/Facebook and often on Pinterest/TikTok.
- XMP detected: common for Midjourney exports and many AI pipelines; can include generation parameters.
- EXIF detected: normal for camera photos, but "Software" fields can still trip automated labeling on some platforms.
What if the checker finds nothing?
If you still see a label, the platform may be using pixel-level watermarks (e.g. SynthID) or visual classifiers. Metadata-only tools cannot remove those.
After checking: remove what was found
If the checker detects C2PA or AI tags, the next step is to remove that metadata before you upload. Use the cleaner, then upload the cleaned file to your platform.
How to remove AI metadata
If the checker detects C2PA or AI tags, use our remover to strip them before posting. If you want to keep camera EXIF (photographer workflows), uncheck «Remove EXIF data» and remove only the AI markers.
When to check
Whenever you are unsure whether an export still carries AI provenance in metadata — it only takes seconds.
- After export from Midjourney, DALL·E, Firefly, Stable Diffusion, or Canva AI
- After editing in Photoshop or other AI-enabled tools
- Before uploading to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, or X
- When a platform labels your image and you want to confirm the cause
- Before batch uploads — check one sample file first
Formats and limits
- Formats: JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP
- Size: up to 15 MB per file
- Privacy: no upload for checking
- Output: categories C2PA, XMP, EXIF, AI plus details
Checker vs. remover
The checker only reads; the remover deletes fields and gives you a new file. Still labeled with no AI metadata? See the <a href="/disclaimer">disclaimer</a>.
Common cases
- Midjourney PNG: often XMP and PNG text
- OpenAI / DALL·E: frequently C2PA
- Camera photos: often EXIF only
- Screenshots: metadata sometimes stripped — unreliable
- Re-saved JPEG: platforms may alter metadata on upload
FAQ
Will checking or removing metadata change image quality?
No. Metadata is separate from the pixels. Removing it doesn't change resolution, sharpness, or colors. The file may become slightly smaller because extra data is removed.
Does this checker upload my image?
No. Analysis runs in your browser. Your image is not uploaded for checking.
What if Instagram still shows an AI label after cleaning?
When labels are metadata-driven, cleaning C2PA/XMP before upload addresses the usual file-level trigger. If a label persists with no AI metadata in your file, the platform may be using visual detection or pixel watermarks — see /disclaimer.
Can I check multiple images?
This page checks one file at a time. For batches, use the AI metadata remover (up to 30 images per session).
Is checking legally the same as removing?
Checking your own files is usually fine; removing metadata may be restricted by platform rules or law — see the disclaimer.
What's the difference between C2PA and EXIF?
EXIF is camera/software info; C2PA is signed content credentials. Both are shown separately in results.