Microsoft image provenance
Microsoft Copilot image watermark checker
Inspect Copilot, Designer, and Bing Image Creator files for C2PA Content Credentials, generator metadata, signature validation, and signer trust.
- Copilot and Designer exports
- C2PA, EXIF, and XMP
- Provider claims kept distinct
- Checking service
- Choose file
- Inspect content
- View report
Step 1 of 4: Checking service.
Service check
Preparing the provenance inspector
Confirming the inspection service is ready before anything is sent.
Evaluate the Microsoft claim and its evidence
Microsoft documents Content Credentials for supported AI image workflows. This checker reads the actual export and distinguishes signed, trusted provenance from editable software declarations and incomplete records.
Credential validation
Inspect returned issuer, actions, integrity, and signer-trust results together.
Declared software
EXIF and XMP can name an editor or generator. Those editable fields do not independently establish Microsoft authorship.
Export differences
A screenshot or re-encoded image can lose the original credential even when its visual content appears unchanged.
Visible labels
Review visible Copilot icons or labels separately. They are not an automated embedded-watermark result.
Understand results across different files
Compare the original export with the copy you received. These examples explain possible outcomes; your report reflects only the checks completed on your submitted file.
- Original Microsoft image export with credentials
- Parsed credential with validation and trust states
Inspect recorded actions and the signer. Only valid, trusted provenance can support stronger attribution; a manifest's presence alone is insufficient.
- Credential with a broken signature or content binding
- Invalid credential
The file failed the reported integrity check. Do not treat its claimed generator or issuer as verified authorship.
- Unsigned software tag naming Microsoft
- Declared source only
A software name can be edited or copied. It is a useful lead, not a verified provider watermark.
- Screenshot, re-encoded, or stripped copy
- No credential found, or reduced evidence
This copy may have lost its file records. Missing metadata does not establish human origin or absence of an embedded watermark.
- Copilot or Designer image with a visible label only
- Separate visual review
Pixels and file metadata are different layers. This scan does not infer a hidden watermark from a visible Microsoft label.
How to check your content
Upload the original Copilot image
Choose a supported Copilot, Designer, or Bing Image Creator JPEG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB.
Compare claims with trust
Inspect C2PA issuer and actions, validation status, signer trust, and editable metadata as separate evidence.
Record export limitations
If credentials are missing, compare with an original export. Review visible labels separately and do not infer authorship from absence.
Evidence you can use
Every report separates cryptographic credentials, declared metadata, and provider-controlled verification. You can see exactly what ran before deciding what the file proves.
- C2PA Content Credentials parsing and cryptographic validation for supported files.
- Declared EXIF, XMP, IPTC, container, and generator metadata evidence.
- A precise boundary and official path for provider-controlled verification when one exists.
Frequently asked questions
Do Copilot and Designer images carry Content Credentials?
Microsoft documents C2PA Content Credentials for AI-generated Copilot images and supported Designer workflows. Export format and subsequent editing affect what survives, so inspect the actual file.
What counts as Microsoft attribution in the report?
The checker distinguishes a provider claim from valid, trusted C2PA evidence. A Microsoft software tag, a generator field, or an untrusted signer alone must not be treated as verified Microsoft authorship.
Does this scan detect visible Copilot icons or labels?
No. It inspects C2PA and file metadata. A visible icon is a separate pixel-review task and does not establish that any hidden signal was decoded.
Can a screenshot lose the Content Credentials?
Yes. A screenshot usually creates a new file without the original embedded manifest. The resulting absence describes that copy, not whether Copilot was used to create the underlying content.
Are Microsoft watermark policies identical for every product?
No. Microsoft's documentation describes modality and policy differences. Image credentials, visible labels, and audio marks should be checked according to the specific product and export.