"Clean Metadata" to Batch convert

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"Clean Metadata" to Batch convert

Post by Dreamer »

Suggestion - add option "Clean Metadata" (from menu) to Batch convert - Transformations:

[x] Optimize (Huffman table)

Remove
[ ] Comment
[ ] EXIF
[x] EXIF thumbnail
[ ] IPTC
[ ] All others 'APP' makers

It's a useful feature but a bit hidden - several images can be selected and this option can be used, but most users don't know about it probably.

Since it already exists, it should be easy to implement IMO.
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Post by ckit »

I support this request.
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Post by marsh »

I support. And Nconvert also. It already has "-rmeta" switch, but it is not lossless.
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Post by ckv »

Great idea. :D
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Post by xnview »

ckit wrote:I support this request.
Ok, but is it really needed because clean works as batch...
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Post by Dreamer »

xnview wrote:
ckit wrote:I support this request.
Ok, but is it really needed because clean works as batch...
Definitely, IMO...
It's a useful feature but a bit hidden - several images can be selected and this option can be used, but most users don't know about it probably.
Useful feature is useless when it's hidden.