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Is there a plugin to Read/Write IPTC metadata of images before upload?

in Using jQuery Plugins • 8 years ago

Hi Everyone,

I want to develop an image uploader tool which should be able to Re-size and Read/Write the IPTC metadata in Images on the client side before uploading them.

I already know that resizing before uploading is possible using file api of HTML5. I am still trying to figure out if there is some kind of plugin/tutorial or if it is even possible to also Read/Write the IPTC metadata before uploading an image.

Thank you for any helpful info/tips or solutions!

Replies(3)

jakecigar

Re: Is there a plugin to Read/Write IPTC metadata of images before upload?

8 years ago

No. Getting into the dirtiness of photo headers is not suitable for javascript. HTML5 file api doesn't help here.

It's best done on the server where people have been dealing with photo headers for a much longer time.

JΛ̊KE

jQuery_bender

Re: Is there a plugin to Read/Write IPTC metadata of images before upload?

8 years ago

Hi Jake,

Are you advising against it or saying it cannot be done?

Will re-sizing images on the client using file API keep the metadata?

(Re-size method: http://www.codeforest.net/html5-image-upload-resize-and-crop)

So I would be able to Read/Write the metadata once it is uploaded on the server?

Thanks for your input!

jakecigar

Re: Is there a plugin to Read/Write IPTC metadata of images before upload?

8 years ago

I've never seen anyone do it. I've read the API, and don't see it. I know I can do it with PERL and I am sure others could do it in other languages.

Almost anything can be done, but there is no guide on how to do it.

When I resize/edit images in a <canvas>, I don't think anything is left of the original headers.

JΛ̊KE