Hi Ian, I have exiftool but was unable to update the comments using it. I was able to use it to take the comments and update the name, but couldn't figure out how to update the comments field from an outside source. Maybe I should look again (especially now that you have given me an example). My biggest constraint is that have been (so far) reluctant to put a lot of mental energy into learning this. Maybe I need to quit fighting that. Thanks for the idea - and the specific example! Susan
-----Original Message----- From: McGowan, Ian [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:11 PM To: [email protected]; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Another great tool, with a little bit of a learning curve though, is exiftool: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ I am using it to reorganize a large photo library (which it's awesome for), but this page talks about updating tags: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/#writing It can be as simple as: #exiftool "-DateTimeOriginal+=5:10:2 10:48:0" IMG_1234.JPG To update the DateTimeOriginal tag. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Joslyn Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:14 AM To: 'Manu Fernandes'; 'U2 Users List' Subject: Re: [U2] Writing into metadata Thanks, Manu. This does look like it would do everything I need - both now and future things I hadn't even considered! It does look like a bit of a learning curve, but worth it. SJ -----Original Message----- From: Manu Fernandes [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:47 AM To: [email protected]; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Hi, We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools for image manipulation. Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. Free, Available on win / linux Manu > -----Message d'origine----- > De : [email protected] [mailto:u2-users- > [email protected]] De la part de Susan Joslyn Envoyé : mardi > 11 juin 2013 12:53 À : [email protected] Objet : [U2] > Writing into metadata > > Hi everyone, > Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the > metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? > > If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've > looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I > cannot invest in for this particular little project. > > Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. > Susan > > _______________________________________________ > U2-Users mailing list > [email protected] > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list [email protected] http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ----------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list [email protected] http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
