Adding Metadata to Files

You can add information to your images using IPTC and ACDSee Photo Studio Metadata. IPTC information is automatically embedded into your image, while ACDSee Photo Studio Metadata can be embedded into your file, or stored in the database.

It is recommended that you enter and edit metadata prior to processing your images. If you use the Restore to Original command, the metadata will be lost unless it was entered prior to processing (except in the case of RAW images).

You cannot set IPTC and EXIF information for read-only files, such as those on a CD-ROM.

If the Properties pane is not already open, select View | Properties.

To Add Metadata to One or More Files:

1. In Manage mode, select one or more files in the File List pane.
2. In the Properties pane, from the pop-up menu, select ACDSee Metadata or IPTC.
3. Enter information into the metadata fields.

4. Click Apply or press Enter to apply your changes.

When you click Apply or Enter in Manage Mode, the focus is returned to the File List pane, allowing you to quickly make another file selection using your keyboard.

Properties Pane Keyboard Shortcuts

See also:

• Creating and Assigning Hierarchical Keywords
• Using the Properties Pane

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