Jpeg metadata in jpeg+raw pairs

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August 14, 2025
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Will Lightroom Classic read the metadata that I have added to the jpegs of my jpeg+raw pairs of images?

I don't own Lightroom yet. I shoot jpeg+raw. I have added keywords and star ratings to many of my jpegs. If I decide to get Lightroom Classic it would be nice if it would read this information from the jpegs and associate it with the raws.

Windows

Correct answer johnrellis

Building on dj_pagie's reply, you'll need to check the option Preferences > General Treat JPEG Files Next To Raw Files as Separate Photos, so that the JPEGs will be visible within the LR catalog. You optionally stack the JPEG/raw pairs after import using the Photo > Stacking > Auto Stack command.

dj_paige

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I believe you will need a plug-in to do this. Please see the Syncomatic plugin from John Beardsworth.

https://www.photographers-toolbox.com/products/jbeardsworth/syncomatic/

johnrellisCorrect answer

Legend

Building on dj_pagie's reply, you'll need to check the option Preferences > General Treat JPEG Files Next To Raw Files as Separate Photos, so that the JPEGs will be visible within the LR catalog. You optionally stack the JPEG/raw pairs after import using the Photo > Stacking > Auto Stack command.

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Thank you John, I may try that before going down the plugin route

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