How to Sync Metadata Tags Using MetaImage Presets?

Image files can contain similar information in different metadata fields. Instead of manually copying values from one tag to another, MetaImage lets you create presets that automatically synchronize metadata tags.

For example, you can create a preset that copies the value of one metadata field into another and then reuse that preset whenever you need the same operation.

Here's how to create one.

Step 1: Open an Image in MetaImage

Open MetaImage and import the image you want to work with.

Once your file is loaded, you can create a preset for the metadata operation you want to automate.

Step 2: Open the Preset Manager

Click the lightning bolt button in the toolbar and choose:

Manage Presets

The Preset Manager lets you create, organize, edit, and delete your MetaImage presets.

Step 3: Create a New Preset

Click the + button to create a new preset.

Give your preset a descriptive name so you can easily identify what it does later.

Then add an edit to the preset.

A preset can contain one or multiple metadata edits, allowing you to automate several changes with a single action.

Step 4: Choose the Destination Metadata Tag

First, select the metadata tag whose value you want to modify.

Search for the desired tag and continue.

This is the destination tag that will receive the new value.

Step 5: Choose the Action

Next, choose what MetaImage should do with the selected metadata tag.

Depending on your workflow, a preset can perform different operations. To synchronize two tags, select the option to copy the value from another tag.

Continue to the next step.

Step 6: Choose the Source Metadata Tag

Now select the metadata tag containing the value you want to copy.

This is the source tag.

Your preset now contains an edit that effectively performs:

Source metadata tag → Destination metadata tag

Save the edit and your preset.

Step 7: Apply Your Metadata Preset

Once the preset has been created, you don't need to repeat all these steps.

Access your saved presets from the lightning bolt button in the toolbar and select the one you want to apply.

MetaImage will perform the metadata edits defined in the preset.

Why Synchronize Metadata Tags?

EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and other metadata systems can contain fields representing related information.

Depending on the applications and services in your workflow, you may need the same information to be available in different metadata fields.

Instead of manually copying values every time, a preset lets you define the relationship once and repeat the metadata operation in a few clicks.

Presets can be especially useful for repetitive workflows involving:

• Dates and times
• Copyright information
• Creator information
• Titles and descriptions
• Keywords
• Other related metadata fields

Automate Metadata Editing with MetaImage Presets

MetaImage presets can do more than synchronize two metadata tags. You can combine multiple edits into a reusable workflow and apply them whenever you need the same metadata changes.

This can significantly reduce repetitive work when processing large photo collections or maintaining consistent EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata across your images.