Family History Essential Metadata

Our photos contain information worth saving. Metadata is the digital version of writing on the back of the photo. This session explains what it is and how you can use it in your family history transference of knowledge.

What is metadata? It's the essential information worth saving—date, caption/description, people, and location.

This session will answer questions you may have about metadata:

Why is it worth saving?

• What it means for a website/app to read existing metadata?
• What it means to edit metadata?
• What it means to add metadata?
• What it means to embed and export so that other platforms can read it?