How Do I Copy & Paste Exif Data ?

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 20-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Anyone know a quick effective way of copying the full exif details from a photo's "properties" so that it can be pasted into a word document or a reply post on WAB?

Can't seem to find any method of copying & pasting from the properties window. (Other than by doing a "print screen" etc. etc.) - but that just copies as a picture with no means of highlighting individual sections of the data etc.

I've tried from within Paintshop Pro, Photoshop Elements, and Microsoft Photo Gallery. (highlighting the text & right clicking is not an option).

Any suggestions appreciated.

Regards
Mike.

KeenTeen17 · #2 (**permalink**) 20-11-2008, 02:56 PM

I don't think so. I think the only way is to print screen the properties box and then paste it into word and crop the screenshot. then you could just type the data from the screenshot.

cosmicma · #3 (**permalink**) 20-11-2008, 07:03 PM

there's a program called PhotoMe that allows you to save the exif data as a .txt file

it's a great little program that tells you "everything" about your photo

here's the website

PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor

Hope this helps....

JennyS · #4 (**permalink**) 20-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the link - now I've just got to figure out what it all means!

SilverW0lf · #5 (**permalink**) 21-11-2008, 08:33 AM

Another software option is exifpro ExifPro Image Viewer

This is a free fully functional download, you only have to pay if you want to get rid of a 90 second delay each time you go into it.

Lancashire Lad · #6 (**permalink**) 21-11-2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks for the replys folks - I'll have a good look at what options these offer.

I was hoping there was some way to get at the exif info (and to be able to copy it) from within the Paintshop Pro or Photoshop Elements software. After all, these are supposedly the digital photography market leaders. (Excluding the full blown Photoshop that is).

I'm a little bit loathe to download yet another photo manipulation software programme to get at this data, but might just have to.

Regards
Mike.

Geoff F · #7 (**permalink**) 22-11-2008, 07:08 PM

This works for me:-

Use the Canon RAW converting DPP programme. Select the required image. Show full exif data. Select All or drag to select the relevant parts. Right click and Copy. Close DPP and Open my text programme (I use Serif Page Plus). Paste into a page (ctrl + v or use the paste menu).

With my text software the resulting exif details are fully editable.