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Preserving EXIF data
When photo editing, EXIF data can be lost if an image file is not saved correctly. EXIF refers to settings and scene information recorded by a digital camera and embedded within each file.
The method to preserve EXIF data varies among image editing programs, so check your manual.
Photoshop was used to illustrate the correct way to save EXIF data in a jpeg when using the program.
- To preserve EXIF after editing an image, use the Save AS command (not Save or Save for Web) from the File menu. The Save As dialog window opens.
- Next, select JPEG from the Format drop down menu, give the file a new name, then click the Save button.
- When the next window opens, select quality settings between one and 12 (1= Lowest quality/most compression - 12 = Highest quality/lease compression). Select a number that gives you a good balance between image quality and file size.
The EXIF data will be embedded in the new file.
As a reminder, always edit copies of originals. If you goof, you can start again using another copy of the original.
