Midjourney images contain metadata that tells platforms exactly how the image was created. When you upload a Midjourney export to Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook, that metadata triggers the "Made with AI" or "AI Info" label. Here's what Midjourney embeds and how to remove it.
What Metadata Midjourney Adds
Midjourney writes several types of metadata into PNG and JPEG exports:
- XMP Creator Tool — Identifies Midjourney as the source
- XMP generation parameters — Model version, seed, and sometimes prompt fragments
- EXIF software tags — Camera/software fields that reference the generator
- PNG text chunks — In PNG files, additional metadata blocks
When platforms scan your file, they look for these markers. Finding them, they apply the AI label automatically.
Why It Matters for Creators
If you sell AI art on Etsy, post to Pinterest, or run an Instagram account, the AI label can:
- Reduce perceived authenticity
- Affect reach or distribution on some platforms
- Trigger restrictions on Pinterest and similar sites
Removing the metadata before upload gives you control over how your work is presented.
How to Remove Midjourney Metadata
The process is straightforward:
- Download your image from Midjourney (or upscale first, then download)
- Upload to a metadata removal tool — Choose one that strips XMP, EXIF, and PNG chunks
- Download the cleaned file
- Upload to your platform — The AI label should not appear
Browser-based tools process images locally; your files never leave your device. No account required for the first few images per day.
What to Strip
For Midjourney images, ensure the tool removes:
- XMP tags — Creator tool, generation parameters, model info
- EXIF data — Software and device fields
- PNG text chunks — If using PNG format
- C2PA — If Midjourney adds it in future updates
Does This Affect Quality?
No. Metadata is stored separately from image pixels. Removing it does not change resolution, color, or detail. File size may decrease slightly.
Important Caveats
- Pixel-level watermarks (if any) cannot be removed by metadata stripping
- Platform detection may evolve; results can vary
- Use only on images you own or have rights to
For a free, browser-based tool that strips Midjourney metadata before upload, try Remove AI Label—no account needed to start.