01Upload
Select up to five supported images.
See what your images
are keeping hidden.
Inspect hidden information inside an image, including EXIF, XMP, GPS and AI-related markers.
METADATA INSPECTOR
Inspect an image
Upload an image to review its embedded metadata.
Drop images here
or choose files from your device
JPG, PNG, WebP · Up to 5 images · 10 MB each
Files are processed temporarily and are never added to the WordPress Media Library.IMAGE INSPECTION
Your uploaded images
Review the information detected inside each file.
Original images remain unchanged until the cleaning process completes.
SIMPLE & PRIVATE
How metadata inspection works
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02Inspect
Review metadata categories and privacy indicators.
03Understand
See what information remains embedded in your image.
WHAT METACLEAN OFFERS
Features
Practical tools to understand and manage hidden image information.
Metadata privacy
Clean supported EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata from your images.
AI metadata scanner
Identify AI-related markers and provenance information embedded in a file.
Inspect before cleaning
Review metadata categories and privacy indicators before you clean.
Batch processing
Process up to five supported images in one batch.
Image preservation
Prioritize metadata-only cleaning where the server tools support it.
Verify after cleaning
Inspect the output again to see which supported metadata remains.
Automatic file deletion
Temporary originals and results are scheduled for deletion after 30 minutes.
Free, no account
Use the tools without creating an account or subscribing.
C2PA/JUMBF removal and TIFF/HEIC support are not claimed in this release. Available cleaning depends on file format and server capabilities.
IMAGE PRIVACY GUIDE
Understand image metadata and AI traces
Learn what information can be embedded in an image and what cleaning can — and cannot — do.
What is image metadata?
Metadata is information stored alongside image data, such as camera settings, timestamps, author details and editing software.
What are AI provenance markers?
Some tools add provenance or generator information, including C2PA-related records or application-specific XMP fields.
Why should I inspect metadata?
A metadata review can reveal details you may not intend to share, including location or device information when present.
Metadata is not a visual watermark
Cleaning embedded metadata does not remove visible text, logos, watermarks or marks encoded into image pixels.
HELP & ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
A few things to know before cleaning your images.
Does MetaClean remove every type of metadata?
MetaClean cleans supported metadata such as EXIF, IPTC and XMP. Comprehensive C2PA/JUMBF removal is not included in this release.
Will my image quality change?
The preferred method removes metadata without re-encoding. If a server fallback re-encodes the image, its encoding or quality may change slightly.
Can MetaClean determine whether an image was made by AI?
It checks embedded metadata indicators only. It does not perform visual AI detection and cannot prove an image's origin when markers are absent.
Does it remove visible AI watermarks?
No. Metadata cleaning does not remove visible watermarks, text or marks embedded in the image pixels.
Are my uploaded images stored?
Files are processed in temporary storage and are not added to the WordPress Media Library. They are scheduled for automatic deletion after 30 minutes.
How many images can I process?
The current release supports up to five images per batch, with a 10 MB per-file limit, subject to your hosting limits.
Which image formats are supported?
This release prioritizes JPEG, PNG and WebP. TIFF and HEIC support are planned for a later release after compatibility testing.
Is MetaClean free?
Yes. MetaClean is designed to be free to use without registration or a subscription.