About StripShot
What StripShot does
StripShot is a free, browser-based image metadata remover built for AI artists, photographers, content creators, and privacy-conscious users. It strips EXIF, XMP, IPTC, C2PA Content Credentials, and AI generation signatures from JPEG, PNG, and WebP images.
Unlike most metadata removal tools, StripShot operates at the binary level. It reads the raw file bytes, removes metadata segments, and writes the cleaned file without ever decoding or re-encoding the image. The pixel data passes through untouched. Zero quality loss.
Why we built it
AI image tools embed a significant amount of data in every image they create: prompts, seeds, model versions, C2PA credentials, and platform signatures. Platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Etsy read this data to label or flag AI-generated content.
The existing tools for removing this metadata were either lossy (canvas re-encoding that degrades quality), incomplete (missing C2PA support), or required uploading files to third-party servers (a privacy problem for professional and commercial use).
StripShot was built to solve all three problems: binary-level processing for zero quality loss, full C2PA and AI signature support, and 100% client-side processing so your files never leave your device.
Technical philosophy
Binary-level, never canvas
StripShot does not use the HTML5 Canvas API for image processing. Canvas re-encoding is lossy by definition. We read raw file bytes, remove metadata segments by their byte markers, and write the cleaned output. Pixel data is never decoded.
Privacy-first
All processing happens in your browser using the File API and JavaScript. No files are transmitted to any server. No analytics are attached to individual images. No account is required. We have zero knowledge of what files you process.
Specific, not generic
StripShot was built specifically for the AI image use case. It understands the difference between standard EXIF stripping and C2PA credential removal. It knows which PNG chunk types contain Stable Diffusion prompts. It detects 53+ AI tool signatures by name.
What StripShot can and cannot do
Can do
- Remove EXIF, XMP, IPTC, GPS, ICC metadata
- Remove C2PA Content Credentials
- Strip 53+ AI tool signatures
- Modify image hash via anti-fingerprint mode
- Preserve PNG format and transparency
- Process files without any network transmission
Cannot do
- Defeat visual AI classifiers that analyze image content
- Remove Steg.AI or invisible pixel watermarks
- Guarantee permanent immunity as platforms update detection
- Process AVIF, HEIC, RAW, or PDF (JPEG, PNG, WebP only)
Contact
For support, bug reports, or feature requests: hello@stripshot.app