Operation Manual

Metadata Inspector
The Metadata inspector displays an image’s caption text, keywords, version number,
filename, and file size. You can also view Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) and International
Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) data associated with an image. EXIF metadata
is embedded in an image file by the digital camera and includes camera settings such as
shutter speed, date and time, focal length, exposure, metering pattern, and flash
information. IPTC information can be embedded in a digital image with most software
programs used to edit photos, including Aperture, and can include a caption, the place
and date a photo was taken, and copyright information.
In addition to working with IPTC metadata, you can apply color labels, ratings, and flags
to an image selection, as well as create custom metadata fields for use in Aperture. You
can also view and add location information for use with the Places feature. For more
information about controls used in Places view, see Places View.
Note: Location controls are not available in the Metadata pane of the Inspector HUD.
To display the Metadata inspector
Do one of the following:
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Click the Metadata tab in the Inspector pane (or press Control-D).
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