What is C2PA?

C2PA is an open standard that attaches a cryptographically signed record of who created a file, with which tool, and what edits were made. The record is called a manifest, and the label people see is "Content Credentials".

What it proves

• Which device or app signed the file.
• Which edits were declared afterwards.
• That the file hasn't changed since it was signed.

What it does not prove

• That the scene is true — a signed photo can still be staged.
• Anything about files without a manifest. Most images online have none, because social platforms often strip it.

How to check it

Upload a file to the C2PA verifier. Read the full guide: C2PA Content Credentials explained.