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Or why you should bother? If not, this guide has all the answers for you.","What is metadata import? Metadata import is the process of transferring descriptive information about digital files from one system or format into another, ensuring that file details such as author, title, tags, and timestamps are preserved and accessible in the destination platform. It is commonly performed during system migrations, software transitions, or bulk file transfers […]","What is metadata import? Metadata import is the process of transferring descriptive information about digital files from one system or...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-metadata-import\">What is metadata import?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metadata import is the process of transferring descriptive information about digital files from one system or format into another, ensuring that file details such as author, title, tags, and timestamps are preserved and accessible in the destination platform. It is commonly performed during system migrations, software transitions, or bulk file transfers using XML or CSV formats. Accurate metadata import prevents data loss, duplicate files, and broken asset organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do it well, metadata import does not exist in isolation. It is part of a broader practice: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fmetadata-management\u002F\">metadata management\u003C\u002Fa> is the governance process that organizes and catalogs metadata to keep digital assets discoverable, trackable, and consistently labeled across your digital library.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ccto-card blue=\"true\" shadow=\"false\">\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-metadata\">What is metadata?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">Metadata\u003C\u002Fa> is information that describes or defines other bits of data to make them organized and better accessible to all who view them. It offers a simplification of complex data, both in redefining it and reorganizing it efficiently. It is data about data, in its most basic form.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fcto-card>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-to-import-metadata\">How to import metadata\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to import metadata depends on the type of system you’re using (both now and in the future) and what types of files you’re looking to create.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the technical side of things, consider that most users create metadata files in the XML or CSV format, since they organize and sort large portions of information, and a spreadsheet handles that quite well. Whatever system you’re using should be capable of importing these formats in general.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"296\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-3.jpg\" alt=\"A group of data in a spreadsheet.\" class=\"wp-image-56606\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-3.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-3-450x222.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are quite a few software systems available to guide the process, so check that whichever one you’re using is capable of performing these actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing to remember is that when you’re importing metadata, you’re moving information about a certain file. Because users need this information to be accessible, once the original file is moved, the metadata needs to be moved too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--benefits-of-importing-metadata\">Benefits of importing metadata\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s easy to understand the value of being able to import metadata when you see it used in a real world example.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185550\u002Fimport-metadata-4.jpg\" alt=\"A digital file upload button.\" class=\"wp-image-56608\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185550\u002Fimport-metadata-4.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185550\u002Fimport-metadata-4-450x263.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr \u002F>Here’s one to demonstrate: If an organization overhauls their design efforts, implementing a new website design software, they will need to bring their current images into this system. Uploading the file metadata to the new system synchronizes with this and avoids data mishaps or file duplicates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For users engaged in some type of file transfer, maintaining the metadata is important. Key information author and file name cannot get lost in the shuffle. An easy way to avoid confusion is importing the metadata into the receiving end of the transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--software-systems-to-guide-the-process\">Software systems to guide the process\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importing metadata is only as efficient as the software you’re trying to import files with. Of course, each type of system will benefit some more than others. However, there are some important factors everyone should consider when looking at how a tool treats metadata.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-2.jpg\" alt=\"A person using a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-56604\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-2.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-2-450x251.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing to consider is how many files you’re looking to import. In general, the larger the batch, the more comprehensive the system you’ll need to implement. It’s also important to make sure whichever system you use is able to import these files into other systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, you’ll need to consider the holistic requirements you have for all types of metadata use. The more in-depth you’re going with metadata files, the more comprehensive tools you’ll need. Tools like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa> (DAM) systems are as comprehensive as it gets, automating metadata tagging and making it easy to import metadata into other systems. Consider this when deciding how wide-ranging your metadata uses and functionality will be.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--final-thoughts\">Final thoughts\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">Metadata\u003C\u002Fa> has changed the way we organize and identify digital items and data in general. Being able to import it is just one function of many that we want to know in order to get the most out of our information. Make sure you understand the basics so that you can reach success.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-1.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-1-450x263.jpg","A group of folders and files.",700,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192341\u002Fconvert-ai-to-tiff-3-450x447.jpg",41897,"convert-ai-to-tiff","AI file to TIFF conversion: How to export and share your Illustrator graphics","The AI file gives options for editing brand images. Unfortunately, it’s tough to share. If you need an alternative, here’s how to convert the AI to a TIFF.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-ai-to-tiff\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-3-359x450.jpg",39448,"convert-pdf-to-indd","PDF to InDesign: How to convert a PDF to an INDD file","The PDF file format allows users to handle text, audio and video. When you need these media types in a different format, here's how to convert.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F19193349\u002Fcr2-image-file-11-450x300.jpg",19744,"cr2-image-file","CR2 file: A complete guide to Canon’s raw image format","A CR2 image provides users with high resolution pictures that are a result of photographs taken with a Canon camera. Here are diffrent ways to use it.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcr2-image-file\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787226418905]