i convert jpeg with exif information to 80% quality.
the result is very good but the exif information are lossing in thsi process.
the checkbox to "keep exif... is checked.
Just done some test using the 1.4.1 portable version and with a fresh 1.4.1 installation.
With the settings you provided me, my compressed image keeps all the EXIF information in the right way.
Can you provide me more details like:
- Original folder path
- Compression folder path
- Which boxes are checked in the "Tools -> Settings -> Compression" tab along with "Keep EXIF info..."
Did you try to compress other pictures taken with the same camera with the same options and check if EXIF is correctly copied?
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2013-04-09
hmmm... here are the informations
original folder: \nas\Qmultimedia\Picture\Events\2011.Daenemark
compress folder is the same
if the image on the same machine, the exif is removed too.
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2013-04-09
Third test:
OS: Win 8 32 bit
Version: Caesium portable 1.4.1
Result: The image has no exif information after compressed
I compressed over 400 photos with with exif infos (two different cameras).
But in all the compressed images were no EXIF information available.
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2013-04-09
Four test with two other programms: XN-Convert (http://www.xnconvert.com) and IrfanView
Both programs keep the exif info.
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2013-04-10
i searched in the scr the codeline which copy the exif informations.
I run this line:
"tools\exif_copy.exe \"" + t_list.at(i) + "\" \"" + t_dir + "\" + info.completeBaseName() + t_suffix +"\"";"
manuell in the cmd.
The result is: Exif information was copied to the new picture.
But it work not about caesium.
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In all my tests Caesium seems to work as intented. Quick hint: be sure to run Caesium as Administrator or the programm may not use the external .exe to copy EXIF.
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I've tried to launch the tool (from v1.4 to v1.7) as an administrator as well as on x64 and x32 Windows. So, I have to confirm that all the EXIF information is vanished after compressing in any cases.
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2016-10-25
I also have this problem, but I find this result may be caused by checked in the "Tools -> Settings -> Compression" tab along with "Skip if the output size ...". If I don't check this item, it's work.
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2017-02-12
EXIF info is still being lost with v1.7, irrespective of EXIF settings.
What is the solution for this?
Thanks
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2017-02-12
It seems to save EXIF info ok in the Portable version of Caesium
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2017-07-25
Shame this never got fixed. This program would be very good otherwise
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Shame this never got fixed. This program would be very good otherwise.
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2020-01-13
So this still does not work after 7 years? I am having the same issue. Tried running as administrator and same issue. Metadata is lost even with the checkbox ticked.
What workaround can you suggest?
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2020-01-14
I will answer myself: Yes, after 7 years it still seems not to work properly.
However, it seems like the issue is actually tied to the other option: "Skip if output is greater than the original" If this option is also checked, then the exif is cleared regardless.
So, the unbelievably simple workaround is to uncheck the "Skip if output is greater than the original" checkbox. This way the "Keep EXIF information while compressing" option will be actually respected and the problem circumvented. Now the EXIF information can be kept.
I, as many other people really like this Caesium software. However it is a shame that the program is not given the proper attention and support. A simple explanation of this would have saved many people many headaches to this day with minimal effort. That and the frequency of the crashes prevent me from recommending this otherwise great software.
A shame, really.
Paco
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I'm really sorry you all got no support for this (and others issues) after all this time. Long story short, things changed a lot during these years.
I know I have no excuses but let me say a word: the project is not dead and I developed a few other related projects aiming towards better solutions for Caesium.
They are in a pretty good spot right now and I'm integrating them in Caesium right now. It won't be easy and will end up taking a lot of time.
Let me give you a few (almost) alternatives if Caesium does not work as expected: Web version Command Line Alternative
There are a LOT of improvements in those alternatives, which will be integrated in Caesium.
I will work hard to solve all your issues.
And sorry, again.
Matteo
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Here is a much better alternative with a GUI. This is what I switched to after I was forced to ditch Caesium. Would love it if Caesium would fix the bugs and win me back.
Can you provide me the original image you converted?
yes no problem
second test, because the first has after upload no exif
now. original and compressed image in a rar-file
Thanks.
I'm going to check the reason why EXIFs information are lost.
Just done some test using the 1.4.1 portable version and with a fresh 1.4.1 installation.
With the settings you provided me, my compressed image keeps all the EXIF information in the right way.
Can you provide me more details like:
- Original folder path
- Compression folder path
- Which boxes are checked in the "Tools -> Settings -> Compression" tab along with "Keep EXIF info..."
Did you try to compress other pictures taken with the same camera with the same options and check if EXIF is correctly copied?
hmmm... here are the informations
original folder: \nas\Qmultimedia\Picture\Events\2011.Daenemark
compress folder is the same
if the image on the same machine, the exif is removed too.
the attached file is the result after compression
settings from the program
first test: test with the portable 1.4.1 and install version
second test: with two camera fotos (Fujifilm FinePix AX250 and Panasonic FZ200)
result: exif was removed
other informations:
OS: win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Third test:
OS: Win 8 32 bit
Version: Caesium portable 1.4.1
Result: The image has no exif information after compressed
I compressed over 400 photos with with exif infos (two different cameras).
But in all the compressed images were no EXIF information available.
Four test with two other programms: XN-Convert (http://www.xnconvert.com) and IrfanView
Both programs keep the exif info.
i searched in the scr the codeline which copy the exif informations.
I run this line:
"tools\exif_copy.exe \"" + t_list.at(i) + "\" \"" + t_dir + "\" + info.completeBaseName() + t_suffix +"\"";"
manuell in the cmd.
The result is: Exif information was copied to the new picture.
But it work not about caesium.
Thanks for all the info you provided. I'm going to run some more tests these days to address the iussue. I will update you when I'll have some news.
In all my tests Caesium seems to work as intented. Quick hint: be sure to run Caesium as Administrator or the programm may not use the external .exe to copy EXIF.
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I've tried to launch the tool (from v1.4 to v1.7) as an administrator as well as on x64 and x32 Windows. So, I have to confirm that all the EXIF information is vanished after compressing in any cases.
I also have this problem, but I find this result may be caused by checked in the "Tools -> Settings -> Compression" tab along with "Skip if the output size ...". If I don't check this item, it's work.
EXIF info is still being lost with v1.7, irrespective of EXIF settings.
What is the solution for this?
Thanks
It seems to save EXIF info ok in the Portable version of Caesium
Shame this never got fixed. This program would be very good otherwise
Shame this never got fixed. This program would be very good otherwise.
So this still does not work after 7 years? I am having the same issue. Tried running as administrator and same issue. Metadata is lost even with the checkbox ticked.
What workaround can you suggest?
I will answer myself: Yes, after 7 years it still seems not to work properly.
However, it seems like the issue is actually tied to the other option: "Skip if output is greater than the original" If this option is also checked, then the exif is cleared regardless.
So, the unbelievably simple workaround is to uncheck the "Skip if output is greater than the original" checkbox. This way the "Keep EXIF information while compressing" option will be actually respected and the problem circumvented. Now the EXIF information can be kept.
I, as many other people really like this Caesium software. However it is a shame that the program is not given the proper attention and support. A simple explanation of this would have saved many people many headaches to this day with minimal effort. That and the frequency of the crashes prevent me from recommending this otherwise great software.
A shame, really.
Paco
Author here.
I'm really sorry you all got no support for this (and others issues) after all this time. Long story short, things changed a lot during these years.
I know I have no excuses but let me say a word: the project is not dead and I developed a few other related projects aiming towards better solutions for Caesium.
They are in a pretty good spot right now and I'm integrating them in Caesium right now. It won't be easy and will end up taking a lot of time.
Let me give you a few (almost) alternatives if Caesium does not work as expected:
Web version
Command Line Alternative
There are a LOT of improvements in those alternatives, which will be integrated in Caesium.
I will work hard to solve all your issues.
And sorry, again.
Matteo
Here is a much better alternative with a GUI. This is what I switched to after I was forced to ditch Caesium. Would love it if Caesium would fix the bugs and win me back.
http://www.voralent.com/products/antelope/
Well it looks like someone stole their site. What a shame. Here it is on some random site: https://antelope.en.uptodown.com/windows