Missing caption data when exporting from Lightroom for iPadOS

[seanj89214276]

When exporting to a folder from Lightroom on iPad, the caption metadata is missing for and is present when exporting from Lightroom for OS X.  I am using the sharp image library to read the metadata.  Attaching exported images below

Lightroom mobile on iPadOS

v 9.4.1

iPadOS 18.1

Lightroom Classic

v. 13.4

MacOS 12.7.6

_C300012.jpg (exported from Lightroom Mobile)

Metadata: {
"object_name": "Well done chicken run",
"date_created": "20231230",
"time_created": "155809",
"digital_date_created": "20231230",
"digital_time_created": "155809",
"copyright_notice": "",
"date_time": "2023-12-30T15:58:09.000Z"

_C300012-1.jpg (exported from Lightroom Classic)

Metadata: {
"object_name": "Well done chicken run",
"date_created": "20231230",
"time_created": "155809",
"digital_date_created": "20231230",
"digital_time_created": "155809",
"copyright_notice": "",
"caption": "I am caption data. Hear me roar!",
"date_time": "2023-12-30T15:58:09.000Z"
}

[Charlie.D]

Hi @seanj89214276 

Apologies for the lack of reply until now.  

Are you exporting the "original" or an edited version of the image on each platform?  It sounds like the latter, but I want to be sure.  We will work to validate and report this issue to the LR iOS team.  

Thanks for reaching out!

[seanj89214276]

Hi Charlie.D

Thanks for getting back to me.  That particular photo was the original but, I have seen this happen with edited photos also.

[Charlie.D]

I would not expect any original photo to be altered in any way, even if imported and then exported from the app.

As far as exporting edited versions, the divergent behavior might be due to a design decision.  But I wonder if you could try this.  From the Lr iOS app, when sharing/exporting an edited image, could you try:
Share > Export As.., and under More Options, confirm Include Metadata is enabled?

This menu exposes file options that may differ from the current settings for basic Share, or Save copy to device.  (Default settings for those share methods can be accessed by tapping the toggle button to the right of Share and Save copy to device)

 

[Charlie.D]

I would not expect any original photo to be altered in any way, even if imported and then exported from the app.

As far as exporting edited versions, the divergent behavior might be due to a design decision.  But I wonder if you could try this.  From the Lr iOS app, when sharing/exporting an edited image, could you try:
Share > Export As.., and under More Options, confirm Include Metadata is enabled?

This menu exposes file options that may differ from the current settings for basic Share, or Save copy to device.  (Default settings for those share methods can be accessed by tapping the toggle button to the right of Share and Save copy to device)

 

[seanj89214276]

That's good to know about unedited photos. 

Here is a screenshot of the settings panel.  I made sure these were checked when exporting.