Removing and restoring PDF tags, using different versions of ExifTool

Started by smithQ, May 16, 2021, 08:59:40 AM

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smithQ

May 16, 2021, 08:59:40 AM
What if ... I would remove PDF tags using ExifTool version 12.25, and then - would want to restore them using version 12.10 (12.00, 11.50, 11.00, etc.).

Would it be possible, and would it work without any issues?

And the contrary - what if I would remove PDF tags using older version 11.00 (10.00, etc), and then would want to restore PDF tags using newer version (12.25) ... would it work just like it should?

StarGeek

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May 16, 2021, 11:54:30 AM
I don't believe there would be any trouble, but you would have to test it out to be sure.  All previous versions of exiftool are available, you just have to change edit the link on the main page to reflect the version.

For example, the current version for Windows is
https://exiftool.org/exiftool-12.25.zip
If you want version 11.00, the link would be
https://exiftool.org/exiftool-11.00.zip
"It didn't work" isn't helpful. What was the exact command used and the output.
Read FAQ #3 and use that cmd
Please use the Code button for exiftool output

Please include your OS/Exiftool version/filetype

Phil Harvey

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May 28, 2021, 08:29:03 AM
It should work with any version 7.07 or later.

- Phil
...where DIR is the name of a directory/folder containing the images.  On Mac/Linux/PowerShell, use single quotes (') instead of double quotes (") around arguments containing a dollar sign ($).
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