PhotoSanitize can export information about analyzed and sanitized images into reports that can be retained, shared with authorized colleagues, or used in further processing.
Standard includes TXT reports. Pro and Enterprise additionally support PDF, CSV, and JSON formats.
A report reflects the processing information available for the selected images. It can include files that have only been analyzed, so it is important to distinguish an inspection record from a completed sanitization record.
Choosing which images to include
Report export uses the included images in the Photo Queue.
Before generating a report, check the appropriate file-selection boxes. If you want to document a completed batch, make sure the intended images are included and review their statuses.
You can export information about images that have not been sanitized, but the resulting report will reflect that state. It will not describe an analyzed-only image as successfully sanitized.
This distinction is useful when documenting an inspection or reviewing why some files were excluded from processing.
TXT reports
TXT reports provide processing information in a plain-text format that can be opened with common text editors.
Depending on the available results, the report may include filenames, image properties, privacy findings, visual privacy details, sanitization status, output information, SHA-256 fingerprints, and verification results.
TXT is suitable for simple recordkeeping and environments where a lightweight, readable format is preferred.
PDF reports
PDF reporting is available in Pro and Enterprise. It provides a document-oriented presentation of the processing information, making it convenient for review, printing, or retention alongside related project records.
For example, a business preparing photographs for a client may retain a PDF report showing which images were sanitized and the results of their verification checks.
A PDF report records the operation. It does not independently approve the images for publication or establish that every visible privacy concern was identified.
CSV reports
CSV is useful when you want to work with the results in spreadsheet software or another system that can import tabular data.
A CSV report can help an organization filter records by file, status, findings, or verification outcome. This makes it practical for reviewing batches and identifying files that need attention.
CSV is a data-export format rather than a complete reporting or records-management system. Your organization remains responsible for how the exported information is interpreted and stored.
JSON reports
JSON is a structured format intended for software processing. Pro and Enterprise can export results in JSON when you need to examine processing information programmatically or incorporate it into an existing workflow.
This is particularly useful for teams that already use scripts or internal tools to reconcile images and processing records.
The report contains information according to PhotoSanitize’s supported export structure. Downstream applications should handle missing or unavailable values appropriately rather than assuming that every image has completed every operation.
Exporting a report
- Check the images you want included in the Photo Queue.
- Choose the desired report format from the available reporting commands.
- Select a destination and filename in the Save dialog.
- Save the report and open it to review the contents.
The suggested filename includes date and time information to help distinguish exports created at different moments.
If a report cannot be saved, check the destination permissions and available storage. For shared business folders, make sure the account running PhotoSanitize can create files in the selected location.
Content Credentials information
PhotoSanitize can include applicable C2PA provenance validation information when Include provenance validation in report is enabled.
This is helpful when you want a record of the source image’s Content Credentials even though the normal sanitization policy removes embedded credentials from the sanitized output.
Protecting report information
Reports can contain source paths, filenames, timestamps, technical properties, and other details about the images and processing environment.
These details may be useful internally but inappropriate to disclose publicly. Before sharing a report, review its contents and consider the recipient’s need to see the information.
For organizations, store reports according to the same general confidentiality and retention principles used for the images they document.