XnView Software

Posted: **Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:15 pm**

Hi, I just noticed that Xnview MP (1.8.3 Linux 64bit) wrote my metadata like ratings and categories to the original (JPG) files, and also to the XMP files. This was not intended!

I want the original files to be untouched, but I cannot figure out how to configure this. Only the XMP files should be created/changed.

As an example, if I remember correctly, something like digiKam had such an explicit option.

Posted: **Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:34 pm**

For this in parameters:
- you have to validate the sidecar companion for the JPEG.
- and then in metadata unvalidate "Export the categories .."

Posted: **Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:12 am**

in Settings>Sidecar, you need to check 'Create or update sidecar', and check supported formats

XnView Software

want metadata ONLY written to XMP but how to configure?

want metadata ONLY written to XMP but how to configure?

Re: want metadata ONLY written to XMP but how to configure?

Re: want metadata ONLY written to XMP but how to configure?