Files, Metadata & Workflow — 60 Terms Defined

Raw File Format Files, Metadata & Workflow MB A camera-specific file holding minimally processed sensor data together with the metadata needed to interpret it.

Round-trip Editing Files, Metadata & Workflow Sending an image from a catalogue to an external editor and returning the result automatically to the same collection.

Sidecar File Files, Metadata & Workflow KB A small companion file stored next to a raw file, holding edits and metadata that cannot safely be written into the raw itself.

Smart Collection Files, Metadata & Workflow A collection defined by a saved set of criteria, which updates automatically as matching images are added.

Smart Preview Files, Metadata & Workflow px A small lossy proxy of a raw file that allows editing while the original is offline.

Star Rating Files, Metadata & Workflow stars (0-5) A one-to-five scale applied during culling to mark an image's quality or priority.

Tethered Shooting Files, Metadata & Workflow Connecting a camera directly to a computer so images transfer as they are captured.

TIFF Files, Metadata & Workflow MB A flexible, usually lossless raster format widely used for master files, scanning and print submission.

Watermark Files, Metadata & Workflow % A visible mark overlaid on an image to identify its creator or deter unauthorised use.

Web Gallery Files, Metadata & Workflow count An online presentation of a set of images for client review, selection or delivery.

WebP Files, Metadata & Workflow MB A web-oriented format offering both lossy and lossless compression at smaller sizes than JPEG and PNG respectively.

XMP Files, Metadata & Workflow An extensible metadata framework that stores descriptive data and editing instructions in a structured, readable form.