📄 IPTC & XMP Metadata
🔗 JSON-LD Schema.org Preview
Edit Image Metadata Online: Free Tool to Add Copyright, XMP, IPTC & JSON-LD
Are you a photographer, designer, or content creator looking to protect your work? Want to add copyright or licensing info directly into your image files? You’re in the right place.
Try Our Free Online Image Metadata Editor
Our browser-based image metadata tool lets you upload an image and instantly:
- ✅ Edit copyright information
- ✅ Add or update creator name
- ✅ Embed a licence URL (e.g. Creative Commons)
- ✅ View and export IPTC and XMP metadata
- ✅ Preview JSON-LD schema markup (for SEO)
- ✅ Download your updated file (JPEG or sidecar .XMP for PNG)
No sign-up. No upload to servers. Works entirely in your browser.
Why Does Image Metadata Matter?
Whether you’re an artist, photographer, or brand, embedded metadata protects your intellectual property and increases discoverability. Here’s how:
- Copyright metadata signals authorship and ownership
- XMP + IPTC fields provide structured info recognised by tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, and CMS platforms
- JSON-LD Schema.org helps Google understand your image for SEO — powering rich results and “Licensable” badges
Adding metadata is a critical but often overlooked step in content publishing.
Features at a Glance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Image Format Support | JPEG, PNG (WebP support coming soon) |
| Metadata Standards | EXIF, IPTC, XMP, JSON-LD |
| Drag and Drop | Yes – instant preview and edit |
| Offline Privacy | 100% client-side. No files leave your browser |
| Editable Fields | Copyright, Creator, License URL |
| JSON-LD Preview | Auto-generated for SEO purposes |
| Download Options | Edited JPEG or sidecar .XMP file for PNG |
How to Use the Tool
- Drop an image or click to upload
- Edit your metadata fields (copyright, creator, licence)
- Preview raw IPTC and XMP info
- See structured JSON-LD schema markup for SEO
- Click ‘Download’ to save the updated file
If you’re using PNGs (which don’t support embedded EXIF), the tool will generate a .xmp sidecar file for use with DAMs, Lightroom, or archival systems.
SEO Benefits: Schema.org for Images
By adding structured data like ImageObject, Google can:
- Display licensing info in image search
- Attribute content properly
- Boost your presence in rich media snippets
We automatically output fields like:
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "ImageObject",
"author": "Your Name",
"copyrightNotice": "© 2025 Your Name",
"license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
"acquireLicensePage": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"
}This snippet can be pasted into your webpage <head> or JSON-LD injection system.
Who Should Use This?
- Photographers publishing original work online
- Designers sending files to clients or agencies
- Agencies preparing images for web or licensing platforms
- Marketers & SEOs optimising images for Google Search
- Archivists or DAM managers tagging content with metadata standards
What Makes This Tool Different?
Most online metadata editors are either overly complex, charge money, or require file uploads. This tool:
- Runs entirely in-browser (privacy-first)
- Supports XMP, IPTC, and JSON-LD
- Has a simple drag-and-drop UI
- Outputs SEO-ready schema.org metadata
- Is open source (MIT licence) and extensible