Video Metadata

IPTC Video Metadata is essential for using metadata across existing standards in a well-defined, reliable and efficient way.

Diagram

A Common Ground for Metadata

IPTC Video Metadata defines a set of widely used metadata properties with a focus on describing the visible and audible content, the associated rights, assigned identifiers and other administrative data. Further it includes a basic set of technical fields. These properties can be stored by different technical video standards either by embedding the metadata or by an associated stand-alone document.

Upcoming Events

  • IPTC Photo Metadata Conference 2026 (open to the public)

    Location
    Online
    Date(s)
    Autumn 2026 TBC

  • IPTC Autumn Meeting 2026 (for IPTC members)

    Location
    Online
    Date(s)
    19 - 21 October 2026

  • IPTC Spring Meeting 2027 (for IPTC members)

    Location
    To be confirmed
    Date(s)
    12 - 14 April, 2027
Latest News

Aug 21 “Metadata Safari” lineup announced for the IPTC Photo Metadata Conference

The IPTC Photo Metadata Working Group has chosen the vendors who will be presenting at the “Metadata Safari” component of the 2026 IPTC Photo Metadata Conference. This completes the agenda for this year’s event, which will be held online at 15:00 UTC on Thursday 3rd September. We received a wide range of very compelling pitches, […]