Learn more about metadata in DxO PhotoLab

Do you want to get the full benefit from your photographs? Metadata is the key to that. They provide you with valuable information about your images that goes beyond the visible. In this tutorial, you will learn how to read and adjust the metadata of your RAW files in DxO PhotoLab 3. This information is not only important for managing and sorting your images, but it can also help you improve your photography in a targeted manner.

Main Insights Metadata contains information such as camera model, lens, GPS data, and capture date. In DxO PhotoLab 3, you can easily view and even edit or enhance this metadata.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, it is important to understand where you can find the metadata of your images in DxO PhotoLab 3. When you open an image, you should see all images in the "People" folder that are located in this area. Here, you can easily right-click on an image and select "Image Properties." This step gives you access to various information about the image.

You can now see the file name as well as the location on your hard drive. By clicking on the location, you can directly access the folder where the image is stored. This is particularly useful when you want to quickly find the original file.

Additionally, the dialog includes the file size and resolution of the image. Here, you can also view the capture date, which for this image is the end of December 2018. Based on this information, you can trace which camera settings were used during the capture, such as aperture or exposure time.

Another useful trick is to hover your mouse over an image. The metadata will then appear for a brief moment. This type of display allows you to quickly get an overview of important details, even though the information disappears shortly thereafter.

To edit the metadata permanently, select the image and go to the editing area. On the left side, you will find the palette for metadata. Here, you can also see various information such as the lens used or the camera settings.

Furthermore, it will indicate whether copyright notices and keywords are present. This information is crucial for facilitating image search later. Relevant keywords can help you find your images faster, especially if you have a large collection. Therefore, it is worth investing time in assigning keywords.

When it comes to keywords, there is an exciting feature. You can switch to the Phototheque and search for specific keywords to quickly find images. For example, if you enter "Uta," an image containing this keyword will be displayed immediately.

Filtering images in the Phototheque works very efficiently and allows you to get a quick view of the corresponding image. You can then browse through different folders until you find the desired image.

However, there is one limitation that is particularly relevant for Windows users. At the time of this tutorial, you cannot add keywords to images in the Windows version of DxO PhotoLab. However, Mac users can use this function without any problems. Just enter a name or keyword into the input field and press "Enter" to save the words.

Currently, you cannot edit or delete the assigned keywords in the Windows version. We can only hope that the program will be updated soon to allow this.

Summary - Effectively Managing Metadata in DxO PhotoLab

In this guide, you have learned how to read and adjust the metadata of your RAW files in DxO PhotoLab 3. Understanding and effectively using this information can greatly help you manage your image collection more effectively and improve your photography.