Exporting images with metadata

Question

I am encountering difficulty finding the keywords I have put into my images in Lightroom.

I have an image collection, and I've added a set of keywords for each image (where it was taken, who's in it, etc.). I've set the Export preferences to export all metadata. When I export the images, I cannot locate the metadata within information on the jpg. If I select the image panel for the jpg (I use a Mac), I can see the original metadata for the image creation (when it was digitized, the equipment used, etc.), but I cannot find the keywords I have added. In fact, the keywords tab on the information panel is blank. What am I missing?

Thanks.

johnrellis · Answer

"If I select the image panel for the jpg (I use a Mac), I can see the original metadata for the image creation (when it was digitized, the equipment used, etc.), but I cannot find the keywords I have added. In fact, the keywords tab on the information panel is blank."

To build on Jim's reply, you can check the keyword properties by double-clicking the keyword in the Keyword List panel and verifying that Include On Export is checked:

If that doesn't help, then please post a full-window, full-resolution screenshot showing precisely how you're checking for the presence of keywords in the exported photo.

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