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Metadata Export-Import

This JavaScript plugin for Adobe Bridge 2015 and higher exports and imports XMP metadata embedded in media files using a tab-delimited text file. Media files and metadata are matched by file name.

In the script window, click the "?" button for instructions

Default metadata field sets:

  • Basic (commonly used fields)
  • IPTC Core
  • Dublin Core
  • VRA Core (artworks/visual culture)

This list can be edited and custom field sets can be added.

Supported file types: ai, avi, bmp, dng, flv, gif, indd, indt, jpg, mp2, mp3, mp4, mov, pdf, png, psd, swf, tif, wav, wma, wmv, xmp, and RAW files using XMP sidecar

Installation

  1. Start Adobe Bridge

  2. Go to Bridge Preferences

    Windows

    • Go to Edit --> Preferences --> Startup Scripts

    Mac:

    • Go to Adobe Bridge --> Preferences --> Startup Scripts

  3. Click "Reveal My Startup Scripts". This will open the correct folder

  4. In this folder, copy the the downloaded file "metadata_export_import.jsx"

  5. Close the folder

  6. Quit Bridge

  7. Start Bridge

  8. When prompted, confirm the installation of "metadata_export_import"

Open the plugin in Adobe Bridge

  1. Locate the "Metadata Deluxe" menu at the top of the Bridge window
  2. Click "Export-Import" on the dropdown
  3. Select which Metadata Fields to use
  4. Select Export or Import
  5. In the plugin window, click the "?" button for instructions