XnView Software

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I have a bunch of photos that are missing thumbnails.

When I go to the menu item Metadata using XnView software the EXIF- Thumbnail > Rebuild is greyed out and not working.

Please advise on how I can add thumbnail images to my photos.

Best, bob

thanks

disspointing.

ANyone there?

Also, does XnView only work on .Jpg photos?

I have a need for it to rename Video files (.avi, .mov, MPEG, etc...) as well as .png images.

Can this program do that?

Best, bob

Also, does XnView only work on .Jpg photos?

I have a need for it to rename Video files (.avi, .mov, MPEG, etc...) as well as .png images.

Can this program do that?

Best, bob

OK, thanks.

Looks like none of my pics have DATE TAKEN exif data present thus the no result.

I did do what you suggested by hitting the "play button" for different variables.

I did find that Date created inserted the date into the file name but it inserted it into the middle of the file name ...

OK, I could not get it to work.

Here's what I did:

I selected four files to test using the application's windows explorer type browsing window.

Step 1:
Batch rename... (Browser tab > Tools menu)

Step 2:
I checked the box "Name template" then Inside the field I entered the following: aaa{EXIF ...

Thank you! This is extremely useful. I installed XnView Classic. Is this the correct software to use? Or do I have to install XnView MP?

I'm really confused about this software.

I really don't understand the diff btwn Classic and MP (whatever MP stands for, who knows)

But, here's what I need.

I need software that can read whether selected files have the DATE TAKEN exif data field filled in. If so, the program needs to copy that ...

So, I'm confused by your answer.

Am I using the wrong software?

I have a large collection of family photos and videos that had their EXIF data removed.

Can XnView DISCOVER and re-populate the DATE Taken data back into the EXIF Date field in BULK across all selected photos?

Please advise.