Replace Metadata title with filename
#1 : 08/03-21 17:57 Pierre
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Hi,
I have been looking into the metadata possibilities with the ExifTool, however, I don't see how to change the metadata to copy the filename as the title of the file. Has anyone tried to do this? I am trying to do this to help PLEX when scanning files and looking up info on IMdB Thank you |
#2 : 12/03-21 14:49 David Lee
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Please explain more clearly what you are trying to do.
I assume that you have read the UserGuide and understand how to use ExifTool tags. If the standard renaming methods are not suitable then you will probably be able to solve your problem with a script. |
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#3 : 16/03-21 16:45 Pierre
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Reply to #2:
Hi David, Yes, I have gone through the User Guide and knowledge base. I don't see how to change the information stored in the metadata like "Title" or "Comments". I have used Advanced Renamer to rename the file the way I wanted, for example: Hook (1991) However, when playing on VLC or on PLEX, the following appears: Hook.1991.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.x265 This information is stored in the properties of the file. (Properties / Details / Description / Title) What script can I use so that the filename is used to replace the metadata title and/or comment? Thank you |
#4 : 12/05-21 18:04 V L
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Reply to #3:
Hi. I'm actually looking the same functionality. Many media servers list the name of the video file by using the Title from the video file's metadata. Renaming a file to the proper naming convention rarely works. What I'm looking for is a tool that will grab the file name (without the extension) and Insert the filename verbatim into the video's Title metadata. Would this be possible with this tool? |
#5 : 13/05-21 18:34 Styb
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Reply to #4:
You will need to search for another type of program named Tag Editor, eg https://www.lifewire.com/free-tools-for-editing- song-information-2438490 |
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#6 : 13/05-21 22:16 David Lee
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Reply to #5:
... or ExifTool. Whilst ExifTool tags are built-in to Advanced Renamer only read functionality is enabled, so you will need the stand-alone version: https://exiftool.org/ |
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#7 : 14/05-21 00:35 V L
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Reply to #6:
Thanks for the response! I’ll definitely check those out. |
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#8 : 14/05-21 00:38 V L
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Reply to #6:
Unfortunately both those tools are exactly the sort of thing I’m looking for but one is for sound file metadata and the other does exif data only which is used for photographs/graphics file. I need the exact same thing but for video files. |
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#9 : 14/05-21 01:56 Styb
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Reply to #8:
The audio file tag editor work for MP4 video files too. For different video file extensions, read this: https://listoffreeware.com/free-video-metadata-e ditor-software-windows/ |
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#10 : 14/05-21 08:05 David Lee
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Reply to #8:
ExifTool can deal with a wide range of metadata. I only have mp4 videos on my pc at the moment but I can confirm that ExifTool will recognize the Title tags. |