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#1
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Exiftool .bat-file doesn't...
Last post by Phil Harvey - Today at 08:13:28 AMQuote from: jochenhecht on Today at 05:47:41 AMWhen I now type in: cd X:\Exiftool 1 it shows: C:\Windows\System32>
Windows is funny. You have to "cd" to the drive first "cd X:" then the directory "cd X:\Exiftool".
QuoteX:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: [minor] The ExtractEmbedded option may find more tags in the media data - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
1 image files updated
-- press ENTER --
This command worked and renamed the file. You don't need to use the ExtractEmbedded option for this command.
QuoteX:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: Error opening file - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
Error: File not found - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
0 image files updated
1 files weren't updated due to errors
-- press ENTER --
This command didn't work because the file was already renamed.
- Phil
#2
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Newbie - I cant run Exifto...
Last post by Phil Harvey - Today at 07:55:03 AM #3
The "exiftool" Application / Newbie - I cant run Exiftools!...
Last post by Ines - Today at 06:59:02 AMHi all,
I'd kindly like some urgent help, I cannot run exiftools and the exiftools GUI for a project I need to submit imminently. When I attempt to run the GUI, I'm presented with the attached error message ..
I am using Windows 10. I've downloaded the windows version, unzipped the file, renamed it from "exiftool(-k) to "exiftool" as suggested by Bogdan Hrastnik.
Then I saved this file and the "exiftool files" to a new folder inside "application files" in my windows directory. Downloaded the GUI, saved it to a file outside of windows directory (my secondary stick drive), specified location of "exiftool" in preferences. Still have this problem!
A a newbie with no programming experience. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks
I'd kindly like some urgent help, I cannot run exiftools and the exiftools GUI for a project I need to submit imminently. When I attempt to run the GUI, I'm presented with the attached error message ..
I am using Windows 10. I've downloaded the windows version, unzipped the file, renamed it from "exiftool(-k) to "exiftool" as suggested by Bogdan Hrastnik.
Then I saved this file and the "exiftool files" to a new folder inside "application files" in my windows directory. Downloaded the GUI, saved it to a file outside of windows directory (my secondary stick drive), specified location of "exiftool" in preferences. Still have this problem!
A a newbie with no programming experience. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks
#4
Bug Reports / Feature Requests / Re: HEIC file corrupted after ...
Last post by Phil Harvey - Today at 06:45:11 AM...no responses in 7 days. 
I'm working under the assumption that this was a hard disk problem and that you haven't posted back because your disk crashed and you are busy rebuilding your filesystem.
- Phil
I'm working under the assumption that this was a hard disk problem and that you haven't posted back because your disk crashed and you are busy rebuilding your filesystem.
- Phil
#5
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Hasselblad Extension Tube
Last post by PatrickM - Today at 05:48:38 AMunderstood. When I look at the files in Phocus, it shows the 9mm execution tube. Affinity Photo does not. As for the OS, my old 2017 iMac isn't supported so I just got a new one. What's annoying is now Microsoft are going to stop support for windows 10 in a couple of months ... grrr
Having said that, that iMac was on OS Ventura and the version of the Phocus app 3.8.4 DID show the extension tube.
Having said that, that iMac was on OS Ventura and the version of the Phocus app 3.8.4 DID show the extension tube.
#6
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Exiftool .bat-file doesn't...
Last post by jochenhecht - Today at 05:47:41 AMHi Phil,
on my computer there is disk C:\ where windows is installed and there is disk X:\ for all my files like images, videos, documents.
Exiftool is stored here: X:\Exiftool 1
Attempt 1:
When I go to windows -> Run -> typing: cmd c:/ -> window pops up showing: C:\Windows\System32>
When I now type in: cd X:\Exiftool 1 it shows: C:\Windows\System32>
But it should show something different, right?
Attempt 2:
So I tried another way.
I have copied bat file (see my 1st post). Then I have modified this file and renamed to: MOV rename UTC.bat
This file has following commands:
exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
exiftool -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
When I now drag and drop video file to MOV rename UTC.bat there is following result:
X:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: [minor] The ExtractEmbedded option may find more tags in the media data - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
1 image files updated
-- press ENTER --
(When I press enter)
X:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: Error opening file - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
Error: File not found - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
0 image files updated
1 files weren't updated due to errors
-- press ENTER --
When I press enter again, window is closed and file / time stamp is correct.
I have the feeling it's not running proper so far. Any idea how to improve?
on my computer there is disk C:\ where windows is installed and there is disk X:\ for all my files like images, videos, documents.
Exiftool is stored here: X:\Exiftool 1
Attempt 1:
When I go to windows -> Run -> typing: cmd c:/ -> window pops up showing: C:\Windows\System32>
When I now type in: cd X:\Exiftool 1 it shows: C:\Windows\System32>
But it should show something different, right?
Attempt 2:
So I tried another way.
I have copied bat file (see my 1st post). Then I have modified this file and renamed to: MOV rename UTC.bat
This file has following commands:
exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
exiftool -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
When I now drag and drop video file to MOV rename UTC.bat there is following result:
X:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: [minor] The ExtractEmbedded option may find more tags in the media data - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
1 image files updated
-- press ENTER --
(When I press enter)
X:\Exiftool 1>exiftool -d "%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k "X:\Exiftool 1\PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4"
Warning: Error opening file - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
Error: File not found - X:/Exiftool 1/PXL_20250324_214659672.mp4
0 image files updated
1 files weren't updated due to errors
-- press ENTER --
When I press enter again, window is closed and file / time stamp is correct.
I have the feeling it's not running proper so far. Any idea how to improve?
#7
Developers / Applescript to import images t...
Last post by Skids - Today at 03:23:39 AMHi all,
I have just completed an Applescript that uses Exiftool to import images into an library of images. The import is designed to copy and rename images on a memory card and write them into date based folders that are contained within a parent folder.
The images are renamed using the capture time as a prefix and the copyright and Artists name are updated. Lastly the filename is written into a number of fields based on posts on this forum.
Apart from renaming camera raw files remain unedited with the metadata being written into "standard" xmp sidecar files. Metadata fields in Jpeg and DNG files are updated.
One difference from the import/ingest routines in Lightroom and Photomechanic is that if a jpeg file shares the same name as a raw/dng file then the name of the source raw file is written into the fields in the jpeg file.
The user interface is somewhat restricted by what can be achieved in Applescript but it does the job. The script saves a small settings file into the users library folder. The script file is a script bundle that contains a copy of Exiftool meaning that Exiftool does not have to be installed on the end users machine.
If you use the application NeoFinder the script may be configured to update any catalogs that manage folders that have had images added to them.
I would like to say a big thank you to Phil and everyone else who answered all my questions as I developed this script.
The script and a short description is attached.
I have just completed an Applescript that uses Exiftool to import images into an library of images. The import is designed to copy and rename images on a memory card and write them into date based folders that are contained within a parent folder.
The images are renamed using the capture time as a prefix and the copyright and Artists name are updated. Lastly the filename is written into a number of fields based on posts on this forum.
Apart from renaming camera raw files remain unedited with the metadata being written into "standard" xmp sidecar files. Metadata fields in Jpeg and DNG files are updated.
One difference from the import/ingest routines in Lightroom and Photomechanic is that if a jpeg file shares the same name as a raw/dng file then the name of the source raw file is written into the fields in the jpeg file.
The user interface is somewhat restricted by what can be achieved in Applescript but it does the job. The script saves a small settings file into the users library folder. The script file is a script bundle that contains a copy of Exiftool meaning that Exiftool does not have to be installed on the end users machine.
If you use the application NeoFinder the script may be configured to update any catalogs that manage folders that have had images added to them.
I would like to say a big thank you to Phil and everyone else who answered all my questions as I developed this script.
The script and a short description is attached.
#8
Metadata / Re: How can i read 'focallengt...
Last post by Jhe - March 28, 2025, 10:49:44 PMQuote from: StarGeek on March 25, 2025, 10:04:38 AMYes.I search the focallength data all the file and confirm there is no data in video.Quote from: Jhe on March 25, 2025, 04:29:19 AMThanks for your reply.Canon,Nikon,and Panasonic are all recorded. It should be the focal length at the beginning of the video.
This varies by models. My older model Nikon (d5100) doesn't save this value.
Just because a tag exists, it doesn't mean that it will be used in all cameras.
#9
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Exiftool .bat-file doesn't...
Last post by Phil Harvey - March 28, 2025, 09:22:02 PMJust add -api quicktimeutc to the command, like this:
exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
- Phil
exiftool -api quicktimeutc -d "%%Y-%%m-%%d_%%H%%M%%S.%%%%e" "-filename<createdate" -k %*
- Phil
#10
The "exiftool" Application / Re: Hasselblad Extension Tube
Last post by Phil Harvey - March 28, 2025, 09:19:48 PMI'm on MacOS 10.14, so I can't use the recent versions of Phocus until I get enough saved up for a new system. 
- Phil
- Phil