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May 17, 2026
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How do I delete the copyright information from the metadata? I no longer have my business and Lightroom has changed so much since I created it and I can't figure out how to remove it.

  • May 17, 2026
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How do I delete the copyright information from the metadata? I no longer have my business. Lightroom has changed so much since I added the information a decade ago and now I can't figure out how to remove it. I just took my nephews college graduation photos and my brother can’t print the images without a release from my business. I can give him one for these photos, but I don’t want to have to deal with this in the future. I see the copyright in the image information, but it isn’t removable.

    Correct answer Anshul_Saini

    Hi ​@kellyc43250847,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. I understand you'd like to remove the copyright information from your metadata since you no longer have your business. Here's how to do it in Lr Desktop (Cloud version):

    1. Select the photo(s) you want to edit.
    2. Open the Info panel (click the ⓘ icon or press I).
    3. Scroll down to find the Copyright field and clear it.

       

    4. To stop applying copyright on import, go to Lr > Preferences > Import and remove any default copyright metadata.

    I hope this helps! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need any more help.

    Best,
    Anshul Saini

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    Anshul_Saini
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    Anshul_SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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    June 3, 2026

    Hi ​@kellyc43250847,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. I understand you'd like to remove the copyright information from your metadata since you no longer have your business. Here's how to do it in Lr Desktop (Cloud version):

    1. Select the photo(s) you want to edit.
    2. Open the Info panel (click the ⓘ icon or press I).
    3. Scroll down to find the Copyright field and clear it.

       

    4. To stop applying copyright on import, go to Lr > Preferences > Import and remove any default copyright metadata.

    I hope this helps! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need any more help.

    Best,
    Anshul Saini

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