Loss of EXIF data?

Dewman · 05-03-2015, 07:32 PM

It seems that every time I do any PP using Photoshop, all the EXIF data is stripped from the image. Is there a way I can prevent this?

**rayallen** · 05-03-2015, 07:55 PM

Are you saving as a JPG using the option "Save for Web..."? If so, that will strip EXIF data. Try using "Save as..." and then choose .JPG and EXIF data will be retained. I do that all the time and all my images have EXIF data.
HTH.

Dewman · 05-03-2015, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Are you saving as a JPG using the option "Save for Web..."? If so, that will strip EXIF data. Try using "Save as..." and then choose .JPG and EXIF data will be retained. I do that all the time and all my images have EXIF data.
HTH.

Hmmm.... I tried it with all the available choices and it continues to strip all the data. Odd, that. I always save my original images, so I can always revert back to them should I NEED the data.... but just kinda' aggravating to have to do so.

Adam · 05-03-2015, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Hmmm.... I tried it with all the available choices and it continues to strip all the data. Odd, that. I always save my original images, so I can always revert back to them should I NEED the data.... but just kinda' aggravating to have to do so.

Photoshop certainly adds a few tags to the EXIF, but it shouldn't strip any of the existing information. Have you tried uploading a file to our exif checker before and after to compare the tags?

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**GUB** · 05-03-2015, 08:56 PM

For what it is worth if I process my raw image to tif then open in GIMP it loses the exif. But not so with jpg.
What are you processing your raws to?

Dewman · 05-03-2015, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by GUB

For what it is worth if I process my raw image to tif then open in GIMP it loses the exif. But not so with jpg.
What are you processing your raws to?

I do not shoot RAW.

photolady95 · 05-03-2015, 10:18 PM

I use CS2 and it strips the EXIF also. I shoot RAW. But saving as jpeg, and using the Save As option doesn't matter, it still strips the EXIF.

sterretje · 05-03-2015, 11:27 PM

A possible workaround can be an exif editor like e.g. exiftool (I'm sure there are others that offer the same functionality). You can copy the info from the original file to the processed jpeg. Yes, it adds an additional step in your workflow.

exiftool Application Documentation; COPYING EXAMPLES

05-03-2015, 07:32 PM	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Loss of EXIF data? It seems that every time I do any PP using Photoshop, all the EXIF data is stripped from the image. Is there a way I can prevent this?

05-03-2015, 08:56 PM	#5
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	For what it is worth if I process my raw image to tif then open in GIMP it loses the exif. But not so with jpg. What are you processing your raws to? Last edited by GUB; 05-03-2015 at 09:08 PM.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Are you saving as a JPG using the option "Save for Web..."? If so, that will strip EXIF data. Try using "Save as..." and then choose .JPG and EXIF data will be retained. I do that all the time and all my images have EXIF data. HTH.

05-03-2015, 08:14 PM	#3
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by rayallen Are you saving as a JPG using the option "Save for Web..."? If so, that will strip EXIF data. Try using "Save as..." and then choose .JPG and EXIF data will be retained. I do that all the time and all my images have EXIF data. HTH. Hmmm.... I tried it with all the available choices and it continues to strip all the data. Odd, that. I always save my original images, so I can always revert back to them should I NEED the data.... but just kinda' aggravating to have to do so.

05-03-2015, 08:24 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Dewman Hmmm.... I tried it with all the available choices and it continues to strip all the data. Odd, that. I always save my original images, so I can always revert back to them should I NEED the data.... but just kinda' aggravating to have to do so. Photoshop certainly adds a few tags to the EXIF, but it shouldn't strip any of the existing information. Have you tried uploading a file to our exif checker before and after to compare the tags? Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-03-2015, 09:15 PM	#6
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by GUB For what it is worth if I process my raw image to tif then open in GIMP it loses the exif. But not so with jpg. What are you processing your raws to? I do not shoot RAW.

05-03-2015, 10:18 PM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I use CS2 and it strips the EXIF also. I shoot RAW. But saving as jpeg, and using the Save As option doesn't matter, it still strips the EXIF.

05-03-2015, 11:27 PM	#8
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	A possible workaround can be an exif editor like e.g. exiftool (I'm sure there are others that offer the same functionality). You can copy the info from the original file to the processed jpeg. Yes, it adds an additional step in your workflow. exiftool Application Documentation; COPYING EXAMPLES