Save keywords in exif data

I am a new Mac user nearly completely reprogrammed from MS, but I have one issue that is keeping me from switching 100%.
When I use Vista's image manager or Picasa, I can embed keywords(tags) right into the images (which are stored on a server), and that embedded keyword data is then available to all other users of the images. This to me seems fundamental to image management today (even Vista has it standard).
Does someone have some method to get keywords into the exif data of the original file? I don't want to mess with exporting/copying etc.
Apple? what's up with this? The keyword tool is fantastic, yet nearly useless to me...
Thanks.

mlwruble:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. On a one time or 30 day basis you can use the demo version of iView MediaPro to write the keyword, title and comments to the original file by following the instructions in first part of Tutorial #1. The demo is only good for 30 days so you can at least get your current files embedded.
Happy Holidays
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 created 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 and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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Hierarchical keywords via exif data

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The problem is not really the exiftool command: rather that I have been
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set up Big2|small2, by using
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Can I create "keyword list" from keywords in EXIF data?

Hi - I'm still a Mac and Aperture noob, so please excuse me if the question is dumb or ill-formed...
I used to use Photoshop Elements on a PC. I made pretty extensive use of "tags" (keywords, in Aperture lingo) for categorizing my photos. I wrote all the tags into the exif data of my photos, then copied everything over to Aperture.
Now, when I pull up an existing photo in Aperture browser, I can see the keywords that I already added. Great...but, is there a way to extract all the existing keywords from all my photos, and build a "library" of keywords that I can pick and choose from for tagging future photos?
Alternatively - if I could export a keyword list from Photoshop Elements (in txt or XML format, whatever) is there a way that I can import that into Aperture?
From the reading I've done so far, it seems like I have to manually enter keywords on each photo or do a batch update (and, again, manually enter them). I'd much prefer to have a list of keywords that I can scroll down, then just click to select. Is that asking too much of Aperture?

jtj3 wrote:
Hi - I'm still a Mac and Aperture noob, so please excuse me if the question is dumb or ill-formed...
Welcome to the list and Mac's. Don't woory about your questions, veteran Mac and Aperture users here frequently post dumb and ill-formed questions.
I used to use Photoshop Elements on a PC. I made pretty extensive use of "tags" (keywords, in Aperture lingo) for categorizing my photos. I wrote all the tags into the exif data of my photos, then copied everything over to Aperture.
Now, when I pull up an existing photo in Aperture browser, I can see the keywords that I already added. Great...but, is there a way to extract all the existing keywords from all my photos, and build a "library" of keywords that I can pick and choose from for tagging future photos?
I tried what you described to see what would happen. I opened an image in Preview and added a keyword to it (one I was sure wasn't in my Aperture) saved the file and imported into Aperture. The new keyword was bot in the EXIF data field of the image and in Apertures keyword list.
Are you familiar with the *Keywords HUD* (*Window->Show Keyword HUD*)? If you look there do you see your keywords from your imported images?
Alternatively - if I could export a keyword list from Photoshop Elements (in txt or XML format, whatever) is there a way that I can import that into Aperture?
There is a way to import and export keywords see *+Exporting and Importing Keyword Lists+* in the +Aperture Users Manual+ (get to it by *Help->Aperture Help*)
From the reading I've done so far, it seems like I have to manually enter keywords on each photo or do a batch update (and, again, manually enter them). I'd much prefer to have a list of keywords that I can scroll down, then just click to select. Is that asking too much of Aperture?
Not at all, ask away (you may not always like the answer )

Removing Exif Data with out using "Save for Web"

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Thanks Tai Lao for the shortcuts.
I have RAW files to start. I "process" them and convert to jpg. Then send them to the client. But there are times the client doesn't need to be able to view the EXIF data, soooo....
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---michael
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Can you be a little more explicit about the exact steps you're taking?
I just opened an image from Bridge into Photoshop by right-clicking a CR2 file, choosing Open In Camera Raw, then hitting the [Open] button in the Camera Raw dialog. Then I did File - Save As - JPEG, and all the camera metadata was retained (per Explorer's Properties, Details tab).
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Hi,
I seem to be having issue with Bridge CS6 overwriting or corrupting my image EXIF data.
The situation is this, while in Bridge CS6, I open a folder with some images in it. There I select one image. Right-click on it and select File Info. In the XMP dialogue box I fill in the fields I need and save this file as a template. Then, I select the rest of the images, go to Tools and choose Replace Metadata. In the fly-out, select and click the template I've just created and this is where I have the issue. All the updated images now have the the same date and time. I NEVER had this happen in Bridge CS5. In Bridge CS5, while all the IPTC data was overwritten, the EXIF data was left alone. This does not seem to be the case in Bridge CS6 where both the IPTC and EXIF data now seem to be overwritten. If this is the case, need to ask why?
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Then, I select the rest of the images, go to Tools and choose Replace Metadata.
You have to choose 'Append Metadata' this adds the template to the already existing data instead of overwriting the already existing data.
And without knowing your needs or workflow, why don't you create a template (or some extra if you have specific difference you often use) with the most common and always used info (copyright etc) and add this to al your files.
Then when in Bridge choose the metadata panel with IPTC core section in view.
Select the files you want to alter and in the Metadata click on a field with the pencil icon (means you can add info to it) and fill in the fields you need the info in. If keywords needed switch to the keyword panel to add the wanted keywords to the selected files.
Just another approach that might be more suitable and faster.

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Image height          : 6666
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Compression scheme          : uncompressed
Pixel composition          : RGB
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X resolution          : 0.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Y resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Image data arrangement          : 1
Resolution unit          : inch
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File date and time          : 2009:02:20 15:47:58
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Color Space          : Uncalibrated
Valid image width in pixel          : 2250
Valid image height in pixel          : 3000
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X resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Y resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
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Bytes of JPEG data          : 3933
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We moved to MBPs with SnowLeopard recently and just found that many downloaded images usually from publicity or stock-photo sites - give distorted or no preview when we use QuickView (tapping the space-bar) on them in the Finder.
Some investigation showed that the distorted images have EXIF data tha has either been corrued or purposefully messed with. Here's an example where the QV preview widget opens to the width of the screen but at minimum height:
Image width          : 4992
Image height          : 6666
Number of bits per component          : {8,8,8}
Compression scheme          : uncompressed
Pixel composition          : RGB
Orientation of image          : 1
Unknown tag (0)          : 0,0,3,0
X resolution          : 0.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Y resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Image data arrangement          : 1
Resolution unit          : inch
Software          : Adobe Photoshop CS3 Macintosh
File date and time          : 2009:02:20 15:47:58
-- Exif IFD --          :
Color Space          : Uncalibrated
Valid image width in pixel          : 2250
Valid image height in pixel          : 3000
-- Thumbnail IFD --          :
Compression scheme          : JPEG
X resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Y resolution          : 300.0 ppi (pixel per inch)
Resolution unit          : inch
Offset to JPEG SOI          : 394
Bytes of JPEG data          : 3933
The EXIF data says the X resolution is 0.0ppi.
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Most, however only have this bogus resolution in the EXIF data and evidently QuickView preferentially uses that info.
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