Choose the right workflow
Strip metadata produces a clean file without replacement fields. Strip + write fields removes the old metadata first, then writes only the values entered in the form.
The strip-only button ignores the form. That makes it safe to keep reusable author or copyright defaults visible while running a batch that should contain no descriptive metadata.
The six replacement fields
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Title | A short public name for the image or asset. |
| Subject | The project, topic, campaign, or publishing purpose. |
| Tags | Comma-separated public keywords used by compatible asset tools. |
| Authors | The creator or organization responsible for the image. |
| Copyright | The ownership notice you want carried with the file. |
| Comments | A concise public description or production note. |
No field is required. Empty values are omitted. Unicode text is supported, though the exact place a field appears can vary between JPG, PNG, and WebP metadata readers.
Build a controlled public set
Write fields only when they have a clear downstream purpose. A title and copyright line may be useful for a public asset library. Private project codes, internal paths, personal notes, and customer records do not belong in a public image.
Once a file leaves your computer, any field written into it can travel with copies. Treat replacement fields as public information.
Run separate batches when different images need different authors, rights statements, or campaign tags. The form applies the current values to every compatible image in that batch.
Save startup defaults
Open Settings to choose the values AI Stripper loads at startup. The app can remember:
- The default output format and its format-specific conversion options.
- A default author.
- A default copyright line.
Changing controls for one batch does not overwrite the saved defaults. Return to Settings and select Save settings when the startup values should change.
Restore defaults returns the settings window to the built-in values. Save after restoring if those values should load next time.
Where settings are stored
Settings are stored for the current Windows user at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sputnik Digital\AI Stripper\settings.json. The file contains export defaults, author, and copyright values. It does not contain images or a processing history.
Delete that file to remove the saved values manually. AI Stripper recreates a clean settings file when new defaults are saved.
Questions
Do I have to fill every rewrite field?
No. Empty fields are omitted, and the strip-only workflow writes none of them.
Do saved defaults apply to every Windows user?
No. They are stored in the current user profile. Another Windows account has its own settings.
Does changing a field in the main window overwrite my defaults?
No. Batch changes are temporary until values are saved from the Settings window.
Continue through the AI Stripper manuals
Review Metadata Removal and Conversion for the earlier part of this workflow.
Continue with Installation, Updates, and Privacy.
Reference files Keep the manual nearby
Work from the complete release manual.
The versioned PDF covers every control, installation, privacy behavior, and troubleshooting step in AI Stripper 2.1.1.
