Overview
On Sony cameras the code that the Entagged sends to the camera is stored in a non-standard EXIF field called "ImageID" (EXIF Tag 0x2043). GotPhoto automatically detects this field in JPG files uploaded directly from the camera.
However, when exporting images from Lightroom, converting RAW files, or making edits in other applications, this field is often removed from the metadata. This is important to keep in mind, especially if you shoot in RAW.
To prevent the code from getting stripped from your photos, we offer a script that copies the code from the "ImageID" field to the "UserComment" field, which remains intact during editing and is visible in Lightroom’s metadata view as well as other image editing tools.
Additionally, the script can (optionally) rename files to include the code that the Entagged saves in the metadata.
Before making any changes or importing photos into editing software, back up your images. Changes using the script are irreversible.
- Install ExifTool:
- Download the latest "MacOS Package" from ExifTool.org
- Open the .dmg file by double-clicking it.
- Run the installer by double-clicking on Exiftool-XX.XX.pkg. If you get the message: “ExifTool-12.78.pkg” cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer., then ctrl+click (or right-click) on the file and select Open. Then select Open again.
- Click through the installer until it's done. No app will open, but ExifTool will now be available to use in the next steps.
- Download the latest "MacOS Package" from ExifTool.org
- Download the Mac script: EntaggedCopyToUserCommentAndRename.zip
- Double-click to unpack the zip file.
- Move the EntaggedCopyrightToUserComment.app to your Applications folder (optional)
- Run the script:
- Start the app by double-clicking it. If you get the message: "EntaggedCopyToUserCommentAndRename.app" cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer., then ctrl+click (or right-click) on the file and select Open. Then select Open again.
- Follow the prompts to select the image folder.
- After running the script, verify the updated metadata in Preview under Inspector > Exif Tab.
Before making any changes or importing photos into editing software, back up your images. Changes using the script are irreversible.
- Download the script: EntaggedCopyToUserCommentAndRename-Windows.zip
- Double-click to unpack the zip file. Inside, find: EntaggedCopyToUserCommentAndRename.cmd – a text file with detailed instructions.
- Run the script: Drag and drop the file or folder of images onto the .cmd file.
- Options (editable in Notepad) include: Enable/disable file renaming, and generate a CSV with filenames and metadata codes.
The Takeaway
Using this script, you can now use the Entagged with Sony cameras and avoid the codes being removed from your photos during editing.