Working with Images

How to Edit IPTC Metadata in Photos Using iPhone & iPad

FileBrowser lets you view and edit IPTC metadata in your photos using your iPhone or iPad, including captions, keywords, copyright information, and other image details.


Single File

  • Open the image you want to edit the IPTC information from.
  • Tap the "i" icon in the top toolbar.
  • Then tap "Edit".
  • Now enter the IPTC information and tap "Set".

To remove GPS information turn on the toggle switch and tap "Set".

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FileBrowser iPad interface showing a single photo’s IPTC metadata editor with fields for caption, keywords, copyright, and location

Edit IPTC Properties on Multiple Files

To edit IPTC properties in bulk on multiple files you need to create a Custom Task. Follow our simple steps below to create a task that you can re-use easily on any photo selections.

  • From the Home Screen, tap the "Sync Files" locations and tap the "+" icon in the bottom toolbar and select "Create Custom Task".
  • Give your new Custom task a name like "Edit IPTC"
  • Tap the "Insert Step" button
  • Change this to new section to "Set image properties" and tap the second dropdown and edit the IPTC Properties then tap "Set".
  • Once done tap "Close".
FileBrowser iPad custom task builder showing a Set Image Properties step configured to update IPTC metadata like copyright and keywords for multiple photos

Return to your folder with your images in:

  • Tap "select" then select all the images you want to change their IPTC Properties.
  • Tap the 3 dots Context menu and select "Run Task".
  • A menu will appear showing you all your Custom tasks, select the new "Edit IPTC" task you just created.
  • This will show you a summary of changes, tap "Start Now".

Your custom task has been saved so you can re-use this on any photos you select in future.

Edit IPTC on Photos is only available in FileBrowserGO and FileBrowser Professional.

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FileBrowser running a saved custom task on selected photos on iPad, displaying a summary of IPTC changes before applying them
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