🖥️exiftool

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# CMD exiftool
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exiftool -all= foo.jpg
# Remove all exif metadata from a photo. 

exiftool <(curl -s apod.nasa\.gov/apod/image/1605/NGC5078-LRGBhager2048.jpg) |grep Software
# See what software was used for an image. #tbt

exiftool -v '-Directory<DateTimeOriginal' -d %Y .
# Move photos with EXIF data to directories by year created/taken. Be verbose.

exiftool -alldates="1964:06:01 12:00:00"
# setzt alle verfügbaren Datumsangaben einer Datei auf 1. Juni 1964 um 12 Uhr

# Remove all the exif metadata tags from photo.jpg to improve privacy before uploading.
exiftool -all= photo.jpg

# copy rated photos to separate folder  https://linux.die.net/man/1/exiftool 
exiftool -P -if '$Rating eq 5' -out ./_Best_of/ * 

exiftool -a -b -W %d%f_%t%-c.%s -preview:all YourFileOrDirectory
# Extract thumbnails from EXIF metadata -> It will generate a new file ending with "_ThumbnailImage.jpg" which is the embedded thumbnail inside the JPG for example.

exiftool -v '-Directory<DateTimeOriginal' -d %Y . 
# Move photos with EXIF data to directories by year created/taken. Be verbose.

# Use CreationDate metadata on .mov files to rename and modify the created/modify file dates on Mac
exiftool '-MDItemFSCreationDate<CreationDate' '-FileModifyDate<CreationDate' '-filename<CreationDate' -d %Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S%%+c.%%le . -ext mov

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# CMD exiftool
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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command exiftool in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for exiftool without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for exiftool are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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