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Edit history and ratings come off. Camera settings in EXIF stay.
Remove XMP metadata
Remove XMP edit history, creator fields and AI source tags from JPG, PNG and WebP. EXIF camera data stays. Lossless.
JPEG XMP segments, WebP XMP chunks, and PNG XMP text packets.
What is XMP metadata?
Adobe’s format for editing history, ratings, credits and AI tags.
XMP is a block of structured text inside an image. Photoshop and Lightroom use it to store edit history, ratings and keywords. AI tools use it for the IPTC DigitalSourceType tag that marks an image as AI-generated.
This remover deletes the supported XMP packets and keeps everything else, including EXIF camera settings, IPTC, Content Credentials and the pixels.
It is the right choice when you want to drop editing traces but keep the photo’s technical record.
What XMP is, and how it differs from EXIF
EXIF is written by the camera. XMP is written by editing and publishing apps, as structured text inside the file.
| Edit history | Lightroom and Photoshop steps, document IDs |
|---|---|
| Credits | Creator, copyright, rating, keywords |
| AI tags | IPTC DigitalSourceType, e.g. trainedAlgorithmicMedia |
| Location | Some editors also write place names in XMP |
How to remove XMP metadata
Upload, remove, download.
Upload images
JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 30 at a time.
Remove XMP
JPEG XMP segments, WebP XMP chunks and PNG XMP text packets are removed.
Download and check
Confirm in the metadata viewer that only XMP is gone.
What XMP holds, and what stays
Only the XMP layer changes.
| Record | Typical contents | Result |
|---|---|---|
| XMP edit history | Apps used, edit steps, document IDs. | Removed |
| XMP AI tag | IPTC DigitalSourceType such as trainedAlgorithmicMedia. | Removed |
| XMP creator fields | Author, rating, keywords. | Removed |
| EXIF | Camera, settings, GPS. | Kept. Location can remain here. |
| C2PA and pixels | Credentials, color profile, image data. | Kept |
JPG, PNG and WebP still images. Up to 30 files, 15 MB each. Images up to 50 megapixels; animated PNG and WebP are not supported. Free, no account.
Examples
Before and after on typical files.
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An IPTC DigitalSourceType stored in XMP comes off. A C2PA credential, if present, stays.
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Keywords and creator fields in XMP come off. Visible watermarks stay in the picture.
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Nothing to remove. EXIF, including any GPS, is left as it is.
XMP remover: common questions
Answers about results, privacy and limits.
Does it remove the AI source tag?
Yes, the IPTC DigitalSourceType stored in XMP is removed. Content Credentials (C2PA) are separate; use the C2PA remover for those.
Will my camera settings survive?
Yes. EXIF is not touched, including GPS. Use Remove GPS from photo to drop location too.
Does it reduce quality?
No. Only the XMP packets are removed; the pixels are not re-encoded.
What about .xmp sidecar files?
Lightroom and Bridge can store XMP in a separate .xmp file next to the photo. That file is not inside the image, so just don't share it.
How do I check the metadata is gone?
Each result shows what was removed and kept, and you can open the cleaned copy in our image metadata viewer to confirm.
Does removing XMP remove an AI label?
It removes the IPTC AI tag stored in XMP. A C2PA credential is separate; use the C2PA remover for that.
Is image quality affected?
No. Only the XMP blocks are removed.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes. It is free, with no account, credits or trial. The file and batch limits are shown on the upload box.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Files are read in your browser. Save your results before you clear the batch or leave the page.
Remove XMP from your images
Free, in your browser, EXIF kept.