What is image metadata?
EXIF can include camera settings and sometimes location information. XMP stores descriptive information, while PNG chunks can carry metadata or technical image data.
Metadata Inspector ยท AI Metadata Checker
Read-only inspection of EXIF, XMP, PNG chunks and possible C2PA provenance indicators. Your original files are never modified.
Drop images here
JPEG, PNG, WebP ยท Multiple files supported
C2PA signals are heuristic; this tool does not cryptographically validate Content Credentials or claim proof of absence.
Inspect without editing
Add JPEG, PNG or WebP images, then run the inspection. Review the reported markers for each file. Original files are not re-encoded, written back or modified by inspection.
About C2PA signals
Content Credentials can use signed provenance structures. Detecting a possible marker does not validate a signature, establish authorship or guarantee that metadata is absent.
Metadata Inspector FAQ
Can this tool prove an image is authentic?
No. This is a marker-oriented inspector, not an independent C2PA signature or trust-chain verifier.
Does examining a photo remove its GPS location?
No. Inspection is read-only. Use Metadata Cleaner if you need a new exported copy with common metadata removed.
What are PNG chunks?
PNG files contain chunks for image data and properties. Some chunks are essential to render an image, so not every PNG chunk is removable metadata.