Add JPG Metadata
Write custom EXIF metadata fields into a JPG. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Drop a file here, or click to browse
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Add JPG Metadata
- 1. Upload your JPG. Drop the JPEG photo you want to tag into the input pane. Its pixel data stays untouched; only new EXIF fields are written into the file.
- 2. Fill in the metadata fields. Enter values for Image description, Artist and Copyright, such as artist Ada and copyright 2026, and optionally set Software to note what produced the file.
- 3. Optionally stamp the date and time. Turn on Stamp the current date/time to record the moment you ran the tool as the photo's EXIF timestamp, useful when the original capture time is missing or wrong.
- 4. Download the tagged JPG. Click process and download the result. The image opens exactly as before, now carrying the description, artist and copyright fields you entered.
When to use Add JPG Metadata
Add JPG Metadata writes custom EXIF fields, description, artist, copyright and software, directly into a JPEG file. Reach for it whenever a photo needs attribution or authorship information attached before it is shared or archived.
- Attaching copyright before sharing work. A photographer wants every exported photo to carry a copyright notice and their name as Artist, so anyone who inspects the file's metadata sees clear ownership information.
- Labeling stock or archive photos. A batch of photos going into a shared archive needs an Image description field filled in so future viewers can search or identify the content without opening each file.
- Recording when a photo was processed. A scanned or restored photo has no reliable original date, so Stamp the current date/time records when the file was finalized rather than leaving the EXIF timestamp blank.
Examples
Tag ownership
Input
photo.jpg + artist “Ada” + copyright “© 2026”
Output
photo.jpg with EXIF Artist and Copyright fields written
About the Add JPG Metadata tool
Add JPG Metadata does its work locally, right in the browser. Write custom EXIF metadata fields into a JPG. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the JPG Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 145 small, focused JPG utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
You can shape the output with 5 settings, including Image description, Artist, Copyright and Software, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. The finished file is put together in browser memory and saved with the Download button, so it never touches a server on the way to your disk. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Does Add JPG Metadata cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
Which files does Add JPG Metadata accept?
It accepts JPG and JPEG photos. There is no file size cap imposed by a server; very large files are limited only by your device's memory.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I save the output?
Click the Download button once the result is ready. The file is built in your browser's memory and handed straight to your downloads folder, without passing through a server.