IPTC Title & Keywords on Export

I see that in iPhoto '08, it allows the exporting of IPTC titles on export if JPG or TIF is selected. As my photos are all JPG to start with, my concern is that this is regenerating the JPG photo which would result in greater loss. Can anyone tell me if I export from JPG to JPG, specifying that as the type will it just export the current pic with the IPTC data, or does it regenerate the JPG?

Gary:
I'm not sure what it does. I had an original of 2.4 MB. When exported as a jpg, max quality, full size I got a 4.9 MB file. When using the high quality I got a 1.2 MB file. I've no idea why the mac quality jpg export was so large.
Comparing the original and maximum quality files at 200% I could not see any image quality difference. I used iView MediaPro to compare them side by side at full screen.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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