# XMP Metadata Extractor

Extract and view XMP metadata from images including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Creative Cloud information

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-xmp

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** xmp, metadata, image, adobe, photoshop, lightroom, creative, cloud, extractor, xml

## Overview

The XMP Metadata Extractor is a specialized utility designed to parse and display hidden XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) data embedded within your image files, providing deep insights into Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Creative Cloud workflows.

## Inputs

- **Image File** (file): Select an image file...
- **Include Raw XML** (checkbox): Include raw XMP XML data in the output

## When to use

- Verify copyright, creator, and licensing information embedded in professional photography.
- Debug or inspect Adobe-specific metadata settings applied during image export.
- Extract technical details and history logs stored within image files for asset management.

## How it works

- Upload your image file (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, HEIF, or AVIF) to the tool.
- Optionally toggle the 'Include Raw XML' setting if you need to view the full underlying XMP structure.
- Click the extract button to parse the file and display the structured metadata results in your browser.

## Use cases

- Auditing image assets for proper attribution and copyright metadata before publication.
- Troubleshooting missing or corrupted metadata tags in images exported from Adobe Lightroom.
- Extracting technical camera settings and post-processing history for archival purposes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What file formats are supported?

The tool supports JPEG, JPG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, HEIF, and AVIF image formats.

### Does this tool modify my original image?

No, this tool is read-only and does not alter or save any changes to your uploaded image files.

### What is XMP metadata?

XMP is an industry-standard format for storing metadata, such as authorship, creation date, and editing history, within digital files.

### Can I see the raw XML data?

Yes, by enabling the 'Include Raw XML' checkbox, you can view the complete, unformatted XML structure of the XMP data.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the tool supports individual image files up to 50MB.

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## Samples

- [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
- [Android Image Processing Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-java): Android Java image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion
- [Android Image Processing Kotlin Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-kotlin): Android Kotlin image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion
- [Web Image Processing Rust Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-rust): Web Rust image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion

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