Last updated: October 6, 2026 • Free • No signup • Private

Remove AI Metadata Online — C2PA & AI Tag Remover Free

Strip C2PA Content Credentials, XMP AI flags, Stable Diffusion prompts & generator tags before you share. Free, in-browser, no upload.

Quick answer

AI images carry hidden provenance — C2PA manifests, XMP CreatorTool, SD prompts and software tags. Drop the file above, confirm the AI badge, click Remove AI metadata, download the clean copy. Container metadata only — pixel watermarks survive.

100% in-browser — photos never upload

Drop AI images here — JPG, PNG or WebP

or click to browse — Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Firefly exports

What AI metadata gets removed?

Container	What it stores	Removed
C2PA JUMBF	Content Credentials, AI generation + edit history	Yes — box dropped
XMP APP1	CreatorTool: Midjourney / DALL-E / Firefly, AI flags	Yes
EXIF Software	Generator name, version	Yes
PNG tEXt / iTXt	Stable Diffusion parameters, prompts, workflow	Yes
JPEG COM	Embedded prompt comments	Yes
Pixel watermark	SynthID / invisible signatures in pixels	No — pixels preserved

Cleaning re-encodes only pixels. Use with EXIF Remover for GPS privacy and Compress Image before upload.

How to strip AI tags in 3 steps

Upload

Drop the AI export. C2PA / prompt badges appear instantly.

Clean

Click Remove AI metadata — local re-encode, no upload.

Verify

Re-scan confirms clean headers. Download and use.

Responsible use: stripping metadata does not change authorship obligations. Disclose AI content where platforms, schools or laws require it. This tool is for privacy and clean files, not evading AI-detection policies.

Why clean AI tags?

Hide prompts & workflow

SD parameters reveal your full prompt, model and settings.

Private by design

Local processing — client art never uploads.

Smaller files

Manifests and prompt blocks removed with zero visual change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove AI metadata from an image for free?

Drop the image in the tool above, check the detected AI tags badge, click Remove AI metadata and download the cleaned copy. Canvas re-encoding drops C2PA JUMBF, XMP, EXIF Software and PNG prompt chunks in seconds — 100% in browser, no signup.

What AI metadata hides in Midjourney, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion images?

Midjourney and DALL-E exports often carry XMP CreatorTool, generator flags and C2PA Content Credentials. Stable Diffusion PNGs embed full prompts, negative prompts, sampler, steps and model hash in tEXt parameters chunks. JPEGs can carry the same in XMP APP1 and comment segments.

What is C2PA Content Credentials and can it be removed?

C2PA is a signed manifest (JUMBF box) recording AI generation, edits and provenance. This tool strips the C2PA container from the file copy so viewers and simple checkers no longer see AI tags. Note: cryptographic provenance registries may retain records externally — removal affects the file, not third-party databases.

Does removing metadata affect image quality?

No visible change. Pixels are re-encoded at 92% quality with identical dimensions — only container metadata is dropped. File size usually shrinks slightly because manifests, thumbnails and prompt blocks are removed.

Does this remove invisible AI watermarks like SynthID?

No. This removes container metadata only — C2PA, XMP, EXIF, IPTC and PNG text chunks. Invisible pixel watermarks embedded in image data survive re-encoding. Do not use this to misrepresent AI content where disclosure is legally required.

Is it safe and private to clean AI images online?

Yes when cleaning is local. FirstClickTools processes images entirely in your browser — files never upload, are never stored or used for ads. Safe for client work, portfolios and pre-publication copies.

Will cleaned images pass AI detectors?

They remove metadata signals detectors read first, but text and pixel classifiers may still flag AI style. This tool is for privacy and clean files — not for evading academic, platform or legal AI-disclosure rules.

Which formats are supported?

JPG, PNG and WebP today — the formats carrying C2PA, XMP and SD prompt chunks. Convert HEIC to JPG first, then strip. iPhone Safari, Android Chrome and desktop all supported, batch up to 20.