Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about local-first C2PA verification, trust statuses, page scanning, test certificates and custom workflows.
Does ProvSeal upload my files?
No. Verification and signing workflows are designed to run locally in the browser. Selected files and signing identities are not uploaded to a ProvSeal backend.
Does No credentials mean fake?
No. No credentials means no C2PA evidence was detected. It does not mean the content is fake or false. Many legitimate assets do not carry Content Credentials yet.
Can it detect AI-generated images?
No. ProvSeal can show declared AI or editing actions when Content Credentials are present, but it is not AI detection or fake detection. It reviews provenance and integrity signals.
What statuses does ProvSeal use?
ProvSeal uses four statuses consistently: Trusted, Signed but untrusted, Invalid and No credentials. The full report should be used to inspect manifest, signature and certificate-chain details.
What formats are supported?
ProvSeal is designed around common verification workflows for JPEG, PNG, PDF, MP4, MOV and WebM. Signing workflows support JPEG, PNG and PDF. Actual results depend on whether the file contains supported C2PA data.
Are test certificates publicly trusted?
No. Test certificates are for demos, development and internal validation. Public trust requires a recognized certificate chain from the C2PA trust ecosystem.
Does page scanning run automatically?
Page scanning is intended to run when you request it from the extension. It inspects supported visible media on the current tab and displays C2PA status badges where evidence is available.
Can teams use custom integrations?
Yes. ProvSeal can support custom workflows for CMS, DAM, internal dashboards, branded extensions and team-specific provenance reports.
Is ProvSeal the official C2PA product?
No. ProvSeal is independent third-party software. It independently implements the C2PA™ Technical Specification and is not produced, operated, sponsored or endorsed by the C2PA project or Joint Development Foundation Projects.
Is ProvSeal a C2PA Conforming Product?
Application in progress. ProvSeal is currently undergoing the C2PA Conformance Program application process as a Validator Product and is not currently represented as a C2PA Conforming Product.
Why does ProvSeal refer to C2PA?
C2PA is the technical specification and trust ecosystem used for Content Credentials. ProvSeal refers to C2PA only to explain the standard it implements and the provenance evidence it helps inspect.
Still have questions?
For implementation questions, certificate behavior, enterprise workflows or product support, contact the ProvSeal team.