Why Metadata Matters
Professional photos should have professional metadata. Copyright protection, contact information, keywords for searchability—all embedded directly in your image files.
What ShootCleaner Automates
Copyright Information
- © Copyright year and owner
- Rights usage terms
- Usage restrictions
- Copyright URL
Creator Contact Info
- Photographer name
- Business name
- Website URL
- Email and phone
- Business address
Image Descriptions
- AI-generated captions
- Shoot-specific titles
- Event/session details
- Location information
Keywords & Tags
- Auto-detected subjects (wedding, portrait, etc.)
- Location-based keywords
- Custom keyword sets
- Hierarchical keyword support
How It Works
Step 1: Set Your Default Template
Configure your copyright and contact information once. ShootCleaner remembers it forever.
Step 2: Import Your Photos
Drag in your photos. ShootCleaner reads existing metadata and prepares to enhance it.
Step 3: Auto-Generate or Customize
Let AI generate descriptions and keywords, or use your custom templates.
Step 4: Embed on Export
All metadata is permanently embedded in exported files. No separate sidecar files.
IPTC Standards Compliance
ShootCleaner follows IPTC metadata standards, ensuring compatibility with:
- Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Capture One
- Photo Mechanic
- Stock photo agencies
- Client DAM systems
- Search engines (Google Images, etc.)
Metadata Templates
Wedding Template
Includes: Event type, couple names, venue, date, copyright
Portrait Template
Includes: Session type, subject count, location, style keywords
Commercial Template
Includes: Client name, project ID, usage rights, model releases
Stock Template
Includes: Extensive keywords, categories, model/property release status
Batch Metadata Operations
Apply metadata to thousands of images simultaneously:
- Update copyright year across entire archive
- Add new contact information to all past work
- Batch keyword additions
- Location tagging for event shoots
Copyright Protection Benefits
Embedded copyright info helps you:
- Prove ownership if images are stolen
- Get credit when images are shared
- Protect against unauthorized commercial use
- Maintain professional image tracking
Integration with ImagesToIPTC
ShootCleaner works seamlessly with SmartTog's ImagesToIPTC for even more powerful metadata automation across your entire photo library.
Get Started with Metadata Automation
Stop manually adding metadata to every photo. Let ShootCleaner handle it automatically while you focus on photography.