libiptcdata ☆
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Description:
Virtual package provided by libiptcdata0
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: library metadata images iptc c
Install: brew install libiptcdata
About:
Libiptcdata is a library for parsing and editing IPTC metadata embedded within image files. It provides a robust API for developers to read and write standardized information such as captions, keywords, and copyright details. This functionality is essential for managing digital asset workflows and ensuring images contain accurate, searchable metadata.
Key Features:
  • Parses and writes IPTC metadata blocks
  • Supports standard fields like captions, keywords, and dates
  • Lightweight C library suitable for integration
  • Handles various image formats containing IPTC data
Use Cases:
  • Embedding copyright and contact info into batch-processed photos
  • Reading keywords from images to build a local search index
  • Developing custom digital asset management tools
Alternatives:
  • exiftool – ExifTool is a comprehensive command-line utility for many metadata formats, whereas Libiptcdata is a focused library for programmatic integration.
  • libexif – Libexif focuses on EXIF data, while Libiptcdata specifically targets the IPTC standard used often by news agencies and stock photography.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 21, 2026 12:13am 0 REVISION_ONLY 40f9e37c
Sep 14, 2025 3:03am 1 VERSION_BUMP baf6cb84
Sep 13, 2024 3:11pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 036b5894
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