P: Auto-write changes to XMP

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August 17, 2021
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In Camera Raw, there is a half-buried setting to write changes to XMP. Unfortunately there is no way to specify that settings should always be written to XMP, so every file I process, I have to manually run that command.

How about adding a preference to always write changes? I move files between machines as my workflow, I use presets and dng profiles, and everything blows up if changes aren't saved out.

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TheDigitalDog

Inspiring

What if you make an edit (tiny but worth trying).

The 'Done" button tool tip indicates the changes should be saved (but document not opened).

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"

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LumigraphicsAuthor

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And converting everything to DNG would work but it adds a bunch of processing time. My current workflow is fine other than this annoyance.

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LumigraphicsAuthor

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@andrew_rodney

I have color checker profiles and default presets for two cameras used in product photography. I can open a CR2 file and the computer will show the preset settings and profile, but if I click Done, there is no XMP sidecar saved. I have to manually save the settings to XMP.

TheDigitalDog

Inspiring

I was under the impression that XMP (sidecars) were always saved. Are you not seeing this?

In recent versions (June or so of last year), Camera Raw database was no longer being used but anything in there was still read only.

As for profiles, well the best way to transport them and a lot of other useful data is by using a DNG workflow where the profiles (and more) all get placed into that container.

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"

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