See this alot, my question can I set a parameter in the ExifToolGUI.ini that would set the response to be either fix or ignore?
Dave
Hi Dave,
I know this warning message exist in ExifTool, but I never seen it when reading/editing my own image files. Without doing much research... when does this message appear? When you edit and save metadata? Or just when viewing metadata?
I don't know how to "force" file to show this error... can you post one jpg example here, so I can tryout? If possible, I'll be glad to implement some "friendly" solution in GUI.
Bogdan
The error occurs when reading or writing an image with corrupted makernote offsets. The -F option attempts to fix the incorrect offsets, or since it is a minor error it can be ignored with the -m option. See FAQ number 15 (https://exiftool.org/faq.html#Q15) for more details.
- Phil
Thank you for pointing me to the right direction. I will try to implement that in "new year" release :)
Bogdan
Dave,
What version of exiftool are you running? Reading this again I notice that the warning is slightly different than expected. I would suggest updating if this is the case. This may even solve your problem if you are using a Canon camera because the fix is now automatic for many Canon models.
- Phil
One question: Let's assume there's something wrong with Makernote (offset) and one just wish to change some non-Makernote tag (i.e. Exif or Xmp). Will ExifTool refuse to modify this tag without -F (or -m) option? Or does -F (and -m) affect only when modifying Makernote tags?
Bogdan
Hi Bogdan,
-F only affects the command if there are incorrect makernote offsets. However, -m will ignore any minor error, of which there are many sources.
- Phil
I have found a workaround to the problem that fits with my workflow in that Geosetter application seems to implement the -m.
As for versions, using exiftool 8.42 along with exiftool gui 403
Between the the tools am able to accomplish what I need to to restore missing information to my HDR/Panoramic images.
Can provide you with one of affected files if still wanted.
Dave