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Metadata Preset

A saved template of creator, copyright and contact fields applied automatically on import.

In depth

Applying rights information at import means it is never forgotten, which matters because an image separated from its copyright metadata is far harder to defend and far easier to use without permission. The preset should include the creator, a copyright notice with the year, a rights-usage statement and a contact web address.

Examples in practice

An import preset stamps every frame with the photographer's name, a copyright line and a website before editing begins.