Image Metadata Manager

A Python GUI application for managing image metadata with drag-and-drop functionality. This tool allows you to remove metadata from images, add new metadata, and process images in bulk.

Features

• Drag & Drop Interface: Easy-to-use interface for loading images
• Bulk Processing: Handle multiple images at once
• Metadata Removal: Strip all metadata from images
• Metadata Addition: Add custom metadata to images
• Multiple Save Options: Save to new folder, overwrite originals, or choose custom location
• Progress Tracking: Real-time progress bar and status updates
• Supported Formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF

Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher
• Tkinter (usually included with Python)
• Pillow (PIL)
• piexif (for advanced EXIF handling)

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the application:

python metadata_manager.py

2. Load Images:

   • Click the "Drag & Drop Images Here" area and select "Browse Files"
   • Or use the "Browse Files" button
   • Multiple images can be selected at once

3. View Metadata:

   • Click on any image in the file list to view its current metadata
   • The metadata will be displayed in the right panel

4. Remove Metadata:

   • Click "Remove All Metadata" to strip metadata from all loaded images
   • This creates clean copies without any EXIF data

5. Add Metadata:

   • Click "Add/Edit Metadata" to open the metadata editor
   • Fill in the desired fields (Title, Artist, Copyright, Software, Comment)
   • Click "Apply" to set the metadata for all images

6. Save Images:

   • Choose save option:
     • New Folder: Creates a "processed_images" folder
     • Overwrite Original: Replaces the original files
     • Custom Path: Choose your own save location
   • Click "Save Processed Images"

Metadata Fields

The application supports the following metadata fields:

• Title: Image description/title
• Artist: Creator/photographer name
• Copyright: Copyright information
• Software: Software used to create/edit the image
• Comment: Additional comments

File Formats

• JPEG/JPG: Full metadata support (EXIF data)
• PNG: Basic metadata support
• TIFF: Basic metadata support
• BMP: Basic metadata support
• GIF: Basic metadata support

Notes

• The application processes images in memory to prevent data loss
• Original files are never modified unless "Overwrite Original" is selected
• Progress bars show real-time processing status
• All operations are performed in separate threads to keep the UI responsive

Troubleshooting

1. Import Error: Make sure all dependencies are installed:

   pip install Pillow piexif

2. File Access Error: Ensure you have read/write permissions for the image files and directories

3. Memory Issues: For very large images or bulk processing, close other applications to free up memory

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.