3.3. Adding IPTC metadata presets

Creating IPTC metadata presets in advance means that they can be added as a batch at, or after, the import stage.
Up to 50 IPTC metadata presets can be saved.

3.3.1. Creating IPTC metadata presets

Select Menu > [IPTC Metadata Presets.] Tap [+] and enter information for all fields.

3.3.2. Creating new IPTC metadata presets on a PC and importing them

IPTC data that has been created on a PC using the [IPTC Metadata Preset] app can be imported to the smartphone app as an [xmp file.]
> IPTC Metadata Preset support

For Android

  1. Connect the smartphone to the PC and save the target xmp file to the smartphone.
  2. Go to Menu > [IPTC Metadata Presets] > > [Import xmp file,] select the file that was saved to the smartphone, and import/save it as an IPTC metadata preset.

For iOS

  1. Send the target xmp file to the smartphone as an email attachment, or using AirDrop.
  2. After receiving the file on the smartphone, tap (for Gmail, touch and hold) and open the file in the Transfer & Tagging. Import and save it as an IPTC metadata preset.

    Hint:

    Turning on [Embed IPTC Metadata when Importing] lets you batch-add IPTC metadata when importing images.
    Select the IPTC metadata that you would like to add in [Settings] > [Embed IPTC Metadata when Importing.]

    Note:

    • The following tags cannot be imported if the IPTC data “xmp file” has been created using the IPTC Metadata Preset.

      Licensing

      [Items]
      Copyright owner
      Image Creator

      Models, Properties, and Artwork

      [Items]
      Additional Model Info
      Model age

3.3.3. Automatic embedding, editing, and exporting of IPTC metadata presets

  1. 1. Select (Menu) at the top left of the screen > [IPTC Metadata Preset].
  2. Tap (Setting) to the right of a preset name of your choice and then select the action you wish to perform.
    • On iOS, tap a preset name.
Set as automatic embedding

When automatic embedding is enabled, the IPTC metadata presets are embedded automatically in imported images.
This can also be configured by selecting Menu > [Setting] > [Import].

Edit, Copy, and Delete

Edit, copy, and delete IPTC metadata presets.

Export

After exporting IPTC metadata presets to an XMP file, you can share them with mobile devices using other accounts. Transfer the exported XMP file to a mobile device to which you wish to import it and then follow the instructions in 3.3.2. to import it.

3.3.4. Displaying IPTC metadata

You can select up to three IPTC metadata items to be displayed in the overview of images and upload history.

  1. Select (Menu) at the top left of the screen > [Setting] > [Metadata Display].
  2. Select up to three metadata items to be displayed.

3.3.5. Cloud syncing IPTC metadata presets

IPTC metadata presets are automatically synced with data in the cloud (Creators’ Cloud). Data is shared between devices using the same account.

  • The [Set as automatic embedding] setting is not synced.
  • You can share data with devices using a different account by using the online import and export functions. > 4.2. How to use online function
  • Cloud functions may not be supported in some countries or regions, so these functions may not be available.

3.3.6. IPTC metadata field settings and shortcut key settings

  1. Select Menu at the top left of the screen > [Setting] > [Edit Metadata].
  2. Select the desired settings.
IPTC Field Settings

You can edit the field of the metadata you will use and hide the fields you will not use.
Uncheck the items you will hide.

IPTC Shortcut Key Settings

You can increase the number of fields you can edit on the caption editing screen up to a maximum of 10.
After selecting [IPTC Shortcut Key Settings], tap [Edit] at the top right of the screen, place a check in the field you want to add and finally tap [Done] at the top right.

The image which includes a highlighted field name with arrows under the photo is located.

IPTC Shortcut Display Area  

Exporting and importing field settings and shortcut key settings

You can export and import the IPTC field settings and IPTC shortcut key settings and then share them with other mobile devices.
Use this function when you have bought a replacement smartphone or when sharing metadata you have created with another person.

Exporting IPTC Metadata
  1. Select Menu at the top left of the screen > [Setting] > [Edit Metadata] > [Importing/Exporting IPTC Field/IPTC Shortcut Key Settings].
  2. Select the method of transferring to another device (e-mail etc.).
    • The data will be saved in the JSON format.
Importing IPTC Metadata
  1. Receive the JSON file you want to import by e-mail or another method.
  2. Select Menu at the top left of the screen > [Setting] > [Edit Metadata] > [Importing/Exporting IPTC Field/IPTC Shortcut Key Settings].
  3. Select the JSON file you have received.

Cloud syncing field settings and shortcut settings

Field settings and shortcut settings are automatically synced with data in the cloud (Creators’ Cloud). The following data is shared between devices using the same account.
　- Changes to the names of IPTC field settings and display/hide preferences
　- IPTC shortcut settings

  • Cloud functions may not be supported in some countries or regions, so these functions may not be available.