How exif metadata are used by Flickr when a picture is uploaded

This image contains a selection of exif metadata that are embedded from a json file using the exiftool utility.

 

It shows how Flickr, when such a file is uploaded, uses the metadata to automatically fill in informations such as title, description, location on the map, etc.

 

By filling in this metadata, it is also possible to specify the model of the camera and its lens when the photo is obtained from a film camera.

 

So, It is extremely convenient to be able to upload your photos without having to fill in this information by hand.

 

The metadata are registered in the picture by the simple command:

 

$ exiftool -j=detail.json picture.png

 

More information on www.exiftool.org

 

Have fun!

 

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