

Also, metadata makes search easier on your computer, because this is the kind of information Windows search looks for to return a search query.

However, you can't edit any of these fields.

The last section is File, where you can view file name and type, location path, date created and modified, owner, and computer name where the file resides. You can only edit some of the fields, but things like lens, camera serial number, light source, white balance, EXIF version, and more. The Advanced photo section, includes a number of fields that will be particularly useful for photographers. You can only edit some of these metadata fields. The Camera section includes the details of the camera that was used to take the picture, including: Then there is Image, and in the section, you can view relevant information about the image, all of which is automatically added an cannot be modified: In Origin, you can edit the Author, Data taken, Date acquired, and Copyright. You can even rate your image clicking one of the five possible stars. The first section is called Description, and you can simply click the value field for Title, Subject, Tabs, Comments, and edit its information. In this case, the image file is divided in six sections. The Details tab divides metadata properties in a number of sections, which can be different in other file types. However, keep in mind that some data cannot be modified. In the image properties, click on the Details tab.Īll the information you see in the Details tab is part of the metadata, and you can quickly edit the information by clicking the value field next to the property. Right-click the file and select Properties.To edit the metadata on image files, do the following:
