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delete history log in metadata

laris99
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Feb 19, 2023 Feb 19, 2023

By mistake, I had my preferences set to record a history log in metadata.  I want to share the photo but without the recipient being able to see the changes I've made.  Is there a way to delete or clear the history log?  Or to send the photo without that information?  (It needs to be a good version of the image, so something like a screenshot won't work.)   (I'm using PS CS6 in windows).  Any help would be appreciated.  

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Stephen Marsh Community Expert
Community Expert , Feb 19, 2023 Feb 19, 2023

If you don't have any other requirements for retaining metadata, you can use Export As or Export Save for Web (Legacy) which both strip metadata or offer options for retaining limited metadata for JPEG and PNG.

 

Another option is to select all layers, then use the Layer menu > Duplicate command to dupe the layers to a new file, which will not include document metadata, which is more useful if you need to share say a layered PSD.

 

Other options would be a custom script for Photoshop, Bridge or

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Stephen Marsh Community Expert
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Jul 13, 2024 Jul 13, 2024
In Response To Jimmy_D_Photo

It's all in my blogpost that I recommend earlier in the thread:

 

https://prepression.blogspot.com/2017/11/downloading-and-installing-adobe-scripts.html

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