IPTC Metadata Management

Professional-grade metadata management with comprehensive IPTC support, bulk operations, and XMP export for seamless integration with professional workflows.

Supported Fields (40+)

Content Description

• Title (ObjectName)
• Description (Caption-Abstract)
• Headline
• Instructions (SpecialInstructions)
• Keywords

Creator & Rights

• Creator (By-line)
• Creator Job Title
• Copyright (CopyrightNotice)
• Credit Line
• Source
• Copyright Info URL
• Usage Terms

Location

• City
• State/Province
• Country
• Country Code
• Sublocation
• World Region
• Location Name

Administrative

• Date Created
• Transmission Reference
• Job Identifier

People & Subjects

• Person in Image
• Event

Artwork Metadata

• Artwork Title
• Artwork Creator
• Artwork Date Created
• Artwork Copyright

Model & Property Releases

• Model Release Status (None, Not Applicable, Unlimited, Limited)
• Model Release IDs
• Property Release Status
• Property Release IDs

Video Professional (XMP-xmpDM)

• Scene
• Shot Name
• Take Name
• Project
• Tape Name
• Director

XMP Basic

• Rating (-1 to 5 stars)
• Label (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple)

Bulk Update Operations

Update metadata across thousands of assets efficiently:

Replace Mode

Set all selected assets to the same value. Uses optimized batch UPDATE for maximum performance.

Merge Mode

For array fields (keywords, persons, release IDs), add values to each asset's existing data with automatic deduplication.

Keep Mode

Only update assets where the field is currently empty. Preserves existing metadata.

XMP Sidecar Generation

Generate standards-compliant XMP sidecar files:

• Full Dublin Core (dc) namespace support
• XMP Rights Management (xmpRights)
• XMP Dynamic Media (xmpDM) for video
• Proper XML packet markers
• Compatible with Adobe tools

Metadata Sync Tracking

Track the status of metadata synchronization:

• Sync status (pending, processing, synced, failed)
• Last sync timestamp
• Error messages for failed syncs
• Retry tracking
• Version control for cache management

Key Features

Inline Editing

Edit any field directly in the asset detail view. Changes save automatically with visual confirmation.

Organized Display

Metadata displayed in a 2-column grid organized by category. Tooltips show technical field names for reference.

Search Integration

All metadata fields are searchable. Find assets by creator, keywords, description, location, or any other field.

Professional Export

Export assets with embedded metadata or generate separate XMP sidecar files for maximum compatibility.

Use Cases

Stock Photography

Manage comprehensive metadata for stock submissions. Ensure all required fields are populated with proper attribution and licensing information.

Production Stills

Tag photos with scene numbers, shot names, and production information using video professional fields.

Rights Management

Track copyright, usage terms, and release status across your entire library. Generate compliance reports.

Photo Libraries

Maintain searchable archives with consistent metadata across millions of images.

Perfect For

Professional delivery, photo libraries, stock contributors, and production studios requiring proper attribution and rights management.