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vandanacathy
vandanacathy
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January 23, 2017
Question

LR6 stripping caption information when using 'Limit file size' on export. What to do?

  • January 23, 2017
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I have just submitted images to a news wire service and although I did a ton of captioning in Lightroom 6 the files arrives without any information attached.

They asked if I had used 'Limit File Size' on export.

I had.

I used Limit File Size to 1999k

They said Limit File Size strips all caption information.

Is this correct and if so how do I work around it? Ideally without needing to purchase Photo Mechanic.

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vandanacathy
vandanacathyAuthor
Known Participant
January 23, 2017

I don't know how to delete this post. I don't want to spread false information and I believe that what I was told is false so moderators feel free to delete this! Thanks.

Todd Shaner
Todd Shaner
Legend
January 23, 2017

The post is useful since clearly there is a problem somewhere. I suggest contacting your news wire service and letting them know it has been confirmed the IPTC Caption data is NOT removed during LR Export with 'Limit File Size' selected. Have them explain what specific IPTC or EXIF data field(s) are missing.and have them send you a copy of a file with this issue. We can then investigate further as to what's happening.

    vandanacathy
    vandanacathyAuthor
    Known Participant
    January 23, 2017

    dj_paige not sure if you saw my reply. I sent it at the same time you sent yours.

    Thank you for pointing me in this direction. Duh. Embarrassing...

    Just to repeat in case you missed my last message...

    I do have it set to ALL but the boxes REMOVE PERSON INFO AND REMOVE LOCATION INFO are checked.

    Would that have stripped all caption information?

    Have you ever heard it mentioned that Limit File Size strips caption information? You may have just saved me $150 if I don't need to purchase Photo Mechanic Thanks!

    Todd Shaner
    Todd Shaner
    Legend
    January 23, 2017

    vandanacathy wrote:

    Would that have stripped all caption information?

    Why don't you try it and tell us. I just did using LR CC 2015.8 and the Caption data is NOT deleted.

    vandanacathy
    vandanacathyAuthor
    Known Participant
    January 23, 2017

    I just tried it with the boxes checked as well as unchecked and don't see a difference.

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
    Legend
    January 23, 2017

    Are you sure you have the right metadata settings at Export? Exactly what metadata settings do you have selected? Show us a screen capture!

      vandanacathy
      vandanacathyAuthor
      Known Participant
      January 23, 2017

      Good idea thanks! However I sent the photos out two days ago. I have since changed some of the export information. I will take a look and see what's set right now, however it may not be the same.

      What settings should I have selected?

      dj_paige
      dj_paige
      Legend
      January 23, 2017

      The dropdown menu should be set to All.

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