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Check your image before posting to X (formerly Twitter)

Find and remove recognized AI-related metadata before posting to X (formerly Twitter)

Inspect recognized C2PA, XMP, EXIF, and other metadata inside a still image, then choose what to remove before you post it to X (formerly Twitter).

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File cleanup does not guarantee removal of X “Made with AI” or manipulated-media notice.

X (formerly Twitter) can use signals and decisions outside the image file, so changing supported metadata cannot guarantee a different label.

What MetaScrub can change before X (formerly Twitter)

Inside your image

(inspect, choose, and clean)

  • C2PA Content CredentialsRecognized provenance metadataRemove if recognized
  • EXIF & GPSCamera, location, and capture detailsRemove with Privacy clean
  • XMP & IPTCEdits, software, captions, credits, and settingsRemove where recognized
  • Pixel-level dataPixels, filters, and visual contentPixels stay unchanged

Controlled by X (formerly Twitter)

(outside the image file)

  • Label decisionX (formerly Twitter) decides whether a label or notice appearsX “Made with AI” or manipulated-media notice
  • Disclosure and policyX may use its own technology, reports, policy review, and Community Notes to add context.outside the image file
  • Platform-known contextX (formerly Twitter) may use product, account, and post contextoutside the image file
Metadata can be one signal—but it is never the whole platform decision.

X (formerly Twitter) does not rely on one removable tag

Documented technical signal

X’s authenticity policy says it may label synthetic or manipulated media; it does not document one removable image tag as the deciding trigger.

Creator disclosure or platform tool

X may use its own technology, reports, policy review, and Community Notes to add context.

Platform detection and context

A policy or authenticity notice is a post-level decision, not a setting inside the original image file.

Inspect the file before deciding what to remove

See what’s inside, then choose the right cleaning mode for your goal.

  1. Add image

    Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP file.

  2. Review detected blocks

    See which metadata blocks are present in your file.

  3. Choose a cleaning mode

    Pick the mode that matches your needs.

  4. Verify and download

    Confirm what will be removed and save your file.

Two cleaning modes—clear differences, no guesswork.

Broad privacy removal

Removes recognized EXIF/GPS, XMP, IPTC, C2PA, and comments. Keeps ICC.

  • Removes recognized AI provenance (C2PA)
  • Removes camera and location data (EXIF/GPS)
  • Removes editing and workflow data (XMP/IPTC)
  • Keeps the color profile (ICC) for color accuracy

AI-provenance only

Removes recognized AI provenance while keeping EXIF, including GPS.

  • Removes recognized AI provenance (C2PA)
  • Keeps camera and location data (EXIF/GPS)
  • Keeps editing and workflow data (XMP/IPTC)
  • Keeps the color profile (ICC)
Inspect image metadata

Local browser processing · No image upload

File cleanup cannot control X (formerly Twitter)

No guaranteed label result

Changing image metadata does not guarantee that X (formerly Twitter) will remove or avoid a label.

Cannot change platform rules

Only X (formerly Twitter) controls its disclosure rules, detection systems, and interface.

Cannot remove pixel watermarks

Watermarks such as SynthID are embedded in pixels, not removable metadata.

Cannot change a published post

After publishing, X (formerly Twitter) controls the post, its disclosures, and any review process.

If a X (formerly Twitter) label appears inaccurate

Use X (formerly Twitter)’s current support, reporting, or appeal path. Cleaning a new local copy does not edit an existing post.

  • Review the platform’s current disclosure policy.

  • Use the available report, appeal, or feedback channel.

  • Provide accurate context or disclosure when publishing.

Metadata is worth reviewing even when no AI label appears

GPS location

May reveal where you took the photo.

Capture time

Shows when the image was taken.

Camera or device

Can reveal the device, lens, settings, and app.

Creator & workflow

Can show software, edits, captions, and credits.

Your image stays in your browser

We process files locally. Your files are never uploaded or stored.

Questions about X (formerly Twitter) AI labels

Can MetaScrub remove X “Made with AI” or manipulated-media notice from X (formerly Twitter)?

Not reliably. MetaScrub removes supported metadata from a local image file. A policy or authenticity notice is a post-level decision, not a setting inside the original image file. X (formerly Twitter) makes the final platform decision.

What can MetaScrub change?

It can remove recognized EXIF/GPS, XMP, IPTC, C2PA/JUMBF, and comments from supported still images, depending on the selected mode. It keeps the ICC color profile and image pixels.

What remains outside the file on X (formerly Twitter)?

X may use its own technology, reports, policy review, and Community Notes to add context. A policy or authenticity notice is a post-level decision, not a setting inside the original image file.

Which X (formerly Twitter) uploads can I inspect?

MetaScrub supports still images posted to X. It cannot clean video, audio, Community Notes, or post labels.

Can this change a post already published on X (formerly Twitter)?

No. MetaScrub only creates a cleaned local copy. It cannot edit or replace media already published on X (formerly Twitter).

Do I still need to follow X (formerly Twitter)’s AI disclosure rules?

X may use its own technology, reports, policy review, and Community Notes to add context. Use X’s reporting or appeal routes for a post-level authenticity decision.

Is my image uploaded to MetaScrub?

No. Inspection and cleaning run locally in your browser. Your source image is not sent to a MetaScrub server.

Check your image before posting to X (formerly Twitter)

Inspect what is present, choose what to remove, and download a verified copy.

Inspect image metadata

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