How to Master metadata >

1 Get info

Every shot contains metadata that includes information on the camera settings used to capture the photo. It may also contain GPS co-ordinates that show where the shot was captured. Click ‘i’ to reveal the Info panel.

4 Assign location

If your camera doesn’t have a GPS feature you can still geo-tag a shot. Start typing a location into the ‘Assign a location’ field and then select one from the list of options. Hit ®. You’ll now see the photo’s location pinned on a map.

2 Add keywords

You can’t change a file photo’s file name, but you can add a title and a description in the Info panel’s text fields to help identify it. You can also add descriptive keywords to help Photos (and other apps) locate the image.

5 Search by places

To discover more photos according to where they were captured click the Places category in the Library panel. Zoom in on the map to see clusters of photos grouped geographically. Zoom in more to view individual photos.

3 Modify metadata

To adjust a shot’s date and time, click the date in the Info panel. An adjust date window will appear. Tap the arrows to adjust the date and time. You can also change the location of the shot by dragging the red pin.

6 Add to favourites

A quick way to make a photo stand out from the crowd is to click the Add to Favourites icon. This adds a little heart icon to the Info tab. Access your collection of favourites files by clicking Favourites in the Library panel.