Copy Metadata

Keep your valuable image metadata intact! With reaConverter, seamlessly transfer EXIF and IPTC data (including copyright info, camera settings, and location tags) when converting images in bulk.

How to batch convert images without losing metadata

Preserving relevant metadata, such as date and time information or camera settings, can be a problem when you convert images from one format to another. reaConverter offers a simple solution for this problem. With its clear and intuitive interface, this software helps you copy EXIF or IPTC information from the input to the output images during conversion.

EXIF or Exchangeable Image File Format data represents a series of characteristics related to when and how a photograph was taken, which are embedded in the image file. Such characteristics include the date and time when the photo was shot, the camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, focal length etc.), the type of camera and the type of lens used, copyright information and many others.

IPTC is another type of metadata stored according to a standard established by the International Press Telecommunications Council. While initially addressed mostly to journalists who need to attach textual information to their photographs, the IPTC storing method is now widely used by photographers to store information related to the location or the keywords that describe a certain photo.

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1. Open Images

Load one or more images you intend to convert, by using the software's drag-and-drop tool or by adding them manually.

2. Copy Metadata

Go to Menu → Saving settings → Additional saving settings and find the EXIF and IPTC tabs. Then simply tick the relevant boxes to copy EXIF and IPTC information from the original file to the converted one.

3. Save the Result

In case you want to apply any image editing features, such as rotating, resizing or watermarking, go to the Edit images tab.

Then simply press Convert and your new image files will soon be ready!

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Copy metadata during batch image conversion with reaConverter.

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Copy metadata with command-line tool

You can also copy file metadata using command-line interface, either manually or through automated scripts. reaConverter Pro includes a command-line tool called cons_rcp.exe — an advanced feature designed for professional use, available exclusively in the Pro edition.

Copy EXIF example:

cons_rcp.exe -s "C:\Path_to\input_file.jpg" -o "C:\Path_to\output_file.jxl" -copy_exif 1

Manual

-copy_iptc
  where value = 1 if you want to copy IPTC information from original file and = 0 otherwise
-copy_exif
  where value = 1 if you want to copy EXIF information from original file and = 0 otherwise

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