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nelloa56986431
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January 31, 2023
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Raw Name not saved to metadata

  • January 31, 2023
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I often need to check in metadata for the original raw file name. It was automatically saved to metada before when i generated files usign Image Processor. Now it is no longer showing in bridge or finder (mac)

 

The reason i need this feature is that often clients rename the files and later ask for the images again. So I just serch my archive using the raw filename.

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Stephen Marsh
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Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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February 1, 2023

I'll need to check when I am in front of a computer, however, I think that raw filename and preserved filename are different separate metadata entries.

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    nelloa56986431Author
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    February 2, 2023

    Indeed they are diffrent. But in my case any thats preserved would sufice.

    Stephen Marsh
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    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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    February 2, 2023

    This is easy to do in bulk with Bridge.

     

    ExifTool is another option for bulk images.

     

    A Photoshop script can also set the preserved filename metadata on individual images but isn't as clean as the previous two options from a workflow perspective.

     

    View my previous posts on this topic here:

     

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/find-the-original-name-of-an-image/m-p/13251617


    https://community.adobe.com/t5/bridge-discussions/batch-rename-preserving-original-filename-and-modified-date/m-p/9985629

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/bridge-discussions/quot-preserve-current-filename-in-xmp-metadata-quot-grayed-out-on-mac-catalina/m-p/12466003

     

    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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    January 31, 2023

    Hello, @nelloa56986431 does the issue occur only on Bridge 13.0.2, when using Image Processor? (is preserve checked in the batch rename options?)

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      nelloa56986431Author
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      January 31, 2023

      If I Batch Rename a raw file the original name is preserved in metadata under "Preserved Filename"

        Jeff Arola
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        Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
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        February 1, 2023

        Hi @PECourtejoie tks for the reply. Bridge Version is 13.0.2.636

        I'm using the built in Image Processor. I've tested Image Processor Pro and it does save the preserved filename. 
        Guess I'll start using it (Pro). Don't know about you but I can't louch it directly from bridge in later vertions. So I have to select images om Bridge go to PS run Image Processor Pro. But it does the job very well.

        I think it is funny that Bridge has 2 batch generating tools built in (Image Processor, Export Panel) and both are worse then the third party Image Processor Pro.

         


        nelloa,

         

        Did you put the

        photoshop_ximage_processor_pro.jsx

        into

        Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Startup Scripts CC/Adobe Photoshop

         

        that should put the Image Processor Pro in the Tools>Photoshop menu in Bridge

          D Fosse
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          D FosseCommunity Expert
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          January 31, 2023

          It should be in the Bridge metadata panel, as "Preserved filename". Make sure this post is visible in Br preferences.

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            nelloa56986431Author
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            January 31, 2023

            Tks for your reply. I did make it visible but it shows as "empty", just like raw filename

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