View photo metadata

In the Library module, the Metadata panel displays the filename, file path, rating, text label, and EXIF and IPTC metadata of selected photos. Use the pop-up menu to choose a set of metadata fields. Lightroom has premade sets that display different combinations of metadata.

With photos selected in the Grid view or the Filmstrip, or with photos in Loupe Compare, or Survey view, choose any of the following from the pop-up menu at the top of the Metadata panel:

Default Shows the filename, copy name, folder, rating, text label, and a subset of IPTC and EXIF metadata.

All Shows the filename, copy name, file path, rating, text label, and all EXIF and IPTC metadata.

EXIF Shows the filename, file path, and EXIF metadata.

IPTC Shows the filename and all IPTC metadata.

Large Caption Shows a large caption edit box and the copyright box.

Location Shows the filename, copy name, folder, title, caption, and location fields.

Minimal Shows the filename, rating, plus Caption and Copyright metadata.

Quick Describe Shows the filename, copy name, file path, rating, and the following EXIF and IPTC metadata: Dimensions, Date Time, Camera, Title, Caption, Copyright, Creator, and Location.

In the Metadata panel, if an IPTC metadata field displays an arrow, clicking the arrow is a quick way to find and view all photos containing the specific metadata.

If multiple photos with different metadata settings are selected, the metadata fields display <mixed>. To show the metadata for the photo that's targeted (active) within the selection, choose Metadata > Show Metadata For Target Photo Only.

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