Before & After Metadata Diff
Upload your original image and your stripped image to see exactly what metadata was removed. Confirm GPS, AI signatures, and C2PA credentials were successfully cleared.
Original Image
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Cleaned Image
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How it works
How to use this tool
Upload your original image
Drop or select the unstripped image on the left. This is the file with all original metadata intact.
Upload the cleaned image
Drop or select the stripped image on the right. The tool auto-compares both files the moment both are loaded.
Review what was removed
See every tag that was stripped, categorized by type: AI signatures, GPS, C2PA, and other EXIF/XMP fields.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does the metadata diff tool work?
Upload your original image and your stripped image. The tool parses both files in your browser, extracts all metadata tags, and compares them. Tags only in the original are shown as removed. Tags in both are shown as remaining.
Does this tool upload my images?
No. Both images are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to a server. Your files stay on your device.
What types of metadata does the diff show?
The diff identifies AI signatures (DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, C2PA, etc.), GPS location data, and all other EXIF/XMP/IPTC tags. Each removed tag is color-coded by type.
Why do some tags still appear after stripping?
Some structural tags like JFIF headers are intentionally preserved because removing them would break the image. If you see unexpected tags remaining, use StripShot's Smart Strip mode (Pro) to selectively remove specific fields.
What does it mean when tags appear only in the cleaned image?
This can happen if the clean image was processed by a tool that added its own tags, or if files have different formats. It may indicate the stripping tool re-encoded the image. StripShot never adds tags.
Can I use this to verify StripShot worked correctly?
Yes, that is the primary use case. Strip your image in StripShot, then upload both the original and the output here to confirm all AI signatures, GPS, and C2PA were removed.