Documents/IPTC/2: IPTC Fields

2: IPTC Fields

Develop and maintain a photo metadata standard

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The IPTC Fields are the IPTC-defined metadata that is commonly used in professional and amateur photography around the world—also known as the IPTC Header of image files. Although originally intended only for professional photojournalists, IPTC Photo Metadata (the actual name) proved to be a boon for anyone who needs to maintain collections of images. Apparently most people found it easier to say "IPTC Field(s)" than its original name: "IPTC Information Interchange Model."

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