Image Meta
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10+
Last Updated
August 10, 2026
First Released
June 22, 2010
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When you upload an image, Image Meta fills in attachment fields based on your settings. You can set each of the following from the file name, IPTC/XMP caption, or leave it blank:
- Title
- Caption
- Description
- Alt text (from title, caption, description, or blank)
Modern cameras and editors often store captions in XMP (dc:title / dc:description) rather than classic IPTC. This plugin reads both.
Configure the plugin under Settings Image Meta.
- Upload the
image-metafolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install through the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Go to Settings Image Meta and choose how each field should be filled.
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No. It applies when new images are uploaded (or when attachment metadata is regenerated).
WordPress core only reads classic IPTC (APP13) and some EXIF fields. Many apps write XMP instead. Image Meta reads XMP title/description as well.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Read XMP metadata (dc:title, dc:description, etc.) when classic IPTC is missing
- Modernize for current WordPress coding standards and PHP 7.4+
- Use a class-based structure with the Settings API and option sanitization
- Escape all admin output; replace
extract()and numeric capabilities - Set alt text on upload instead of overriding attachment edit fields
- Require WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+
0.2
- Added default settings
0.1
- Initial release
