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IPTC Metadata Extractor

Extract and view IPTC metadata from images including copyright, keywords, captions, and editorial information

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Maximum file size: 50MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/jpg, image/tiff, image/png, image/webp

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file
Output Type
html
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The IPTC Metadata Extractor allows you to instantly view hidden information embedded within your image files, such as copyright status, descriptive keywords, captions, and editorial details.

When to Use

  • •Verify copyright and ownership information before publishing an image.
  • •Audit images to ensure descriptive keywords and captions are correctly embedded.
  • •Retrieve editorial data or photographer credits from professional photo files.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or WebP) to the tool.
  • •The system automatically scans the file for embedded IPTC metadata headers.
  • •The extracted information is displayed in a clear, readable format for your review.

Use Cases

Digital Asset Management: Quickly check if stock photos contain the correct licensing and credit information.
SEO Optimization: Review image keywords and captions to ensure they align with your content strategy.
Legal Compliance: Confirm copyright ownership and usage rights embedded in professional photography.

Examples

1. Verifying Stock Photo Licensing

Content Manager
Background
A content manager needs to ensure that a batch of purchased stock photos contains the correct copyright and photographer credit information before uploading them to a company blog.
Problem
The manager cannot see the embedded licensing details directly in the file properties on their computer.
How to Use
Upload the image file to the IPTC Metadata Extractor to view the 'Copyright' and 'Credit' fields.
Outcome
The tool displays the photographer's name and copyright status, allowing the manager to confirm the image is cleared for use.

2. Auditing SEO Keywords in Images

SEO Specialist
Background
An SEO specialist is auditing a website's media library to ensure that all images have relevant keywords embedded in their metadata for better search visibility.
Problem
It is difficult to verify if the correct descriptive keywords were saved into the image files during the export process.
How to Use
Upload the image to the tool and inspect the 'Keywords' section of the extracted metadata.
Outcome
The specialist identifies missing or incorrect keywords, enabling them to update the source files before re-uploading.

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FAQ

What file formats are supported?

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

Does this tool modify my image?

No, this tool is strictly for reading and extracting metadata; it does not alter or save changes to your original file.

What kind of information can I extract?

You can extract standard IPTC fields including copyright notices, keywords, captions, and editorial credits.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 50 MB.

Can I process multiple images at once?

This tool is designed to process one image file at a time.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-iptc

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-iptc to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "result": "
Processed HTML content
",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
HTML: HTML

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-iptc": {
      "name": "image-iptc",
      "description": "Extract and view IPTC metadata from images including copyright, keywords, captions, and editorial information",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-iptc",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]