Another question from the ignorant (that would be me) about exif data on forum images

**Skodadriver** · 03-16-2018, 03:13 AM

A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any?

**pepperberry farm** · 03-16-2018, 03:15 AM

it may also depend upon where that photo is hosted - if the photo is here, in PF's gallery, the EXIF data is attached; if the photo is hosted on flickr, like most of mine, you'll have to click on the photo and the flickr page will have the EXIF data...

Unregistered User 8 · 03-16-2018, 03:24 AM

Also, if the photograph is attached from the members Photo Gallery, only the image is moved to the thread or post, the EXIF stays with the original gallery image.

EDIT - Very often, left clicking the image will take you to its source.

pschlute · 03-16-2018, 03:24 AM

It is possible when processing an image using your software to remove the exif data, but that will be a deliberate action by the person doing the processing..

As advised above various hosting sites do strip the data out when you link it to display on another site, that is the most common reason for not seeing any data directly.

**Skodadriver** · 03-16-2018, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it may also depend upon where that photo is hosted - if the photo is here, in PF's gallery, the EXIF data is attached; if the photo is hosted on flickr, like most of mine, you'll have to click on the photo and the flickr page will have the EXIF data...

Aha! Maybe I should have worked that out by myself.
Thank yous to all.

honey bo bo · 03-16-2018, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any?

I started a thread quite a while ago about this similar subject and I believe the consensus was that some PP programs exported the exif and others did not automatically. Both the following export the exif but a little different.
1st photo is Affinity PP
2nd photo is Picasa

Adam · 03-16-2018, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any?

If you attach a photo, exif will always be displayed through the dropdown link, but only if it hasn't been stripped by your PP software.

In the albums and gallery, the exif is found below the page with the photo.

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03-16-2018, 03:13 AM	#1
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Another question from the ignorant (that would be me) about exif data on forum images A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any?

03-16-2018, 03:24 AM	#3
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Also, if the photograph is attached from the members Photo Gallery, only the image is moved to the thread or post, the EXIF stays with the original gallery image. EDIT - Very often, left clicking the image will take you to its source. Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 03-16-2018 at 03:34 AM.

03-16-2018, 05:17 AM	#6
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Originally posted by Skodadriver A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any? I started a thread quite a while ago about this similar subject and I believe the consensus was that some PP programs exported the exif and others did not automatically. Both the following export the exif but a little different. 1st photo is Affinity PP 2nd photo is Picasa Last edited by honey bo bo; 08-07-2018 at 04:29 AM.

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03-16-2018, 03:15 AM	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	it may also depend upon where that photo is hosted - if the photo is here, in PF's gallery, the EXIF data is attached; if the photo is hosted on flickr, like most of mine, you'll have to click on the photo and the flickr page will have the EXIF data...

03-16-2018, 03:24 AM	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	It is possible when processing an image using your software to remove the exif data, but that will be a deliberate action by the person doing the processing.. As advised above various hosting sites do strip the data out when you link it to display on another site, that is the most common reason for not seeing any data directly.

03-16-2018, 03:37 AM	#5
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it may also depend upon where that photo is hosted - if the photo is here, in PF's gallery, the EXIF data is attached; if the photo is hosted on flickr, like most of mine, you'll have to click on the photo and the flickr page will have the EXIF data... Aha! Maybe I should have worked that out by myself. Thank yous to all.

03-16-2018, 08:47 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Skodadriver A quick look through the forums has not enlightened me as to why some images posted have an option to see the exif data and others not. Is it because the image that has had a lot of processing loses data or the platform used for processing does not provide any? If you attach a photo, exif will always be displayed through the dropdown link, but only if it hasn't been stripped by your PP software. In the albums and gallery, the exif is found below the page with the photo. 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: