Video Metadata
IPTC Video Metadata is essential for using metadata across existing standards in a well-defined, reliable and efficient way.
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
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IPTC Spring Meeting 2026 - for IPTC members
- Location
- Toronto, Canada - kindly hosted by Reuters
- Date(s)
- 15 - 17 April, 2026
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IPTC Photo Metadata Conference 2026 - open to the public
- Location
- Online
- Date(s)
- Autumn 2026 TBC
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IPTC Autumn Meeting 2026 - for IPTC members
- Location
- Online
- Date(s)
- October 2026 (TBC)
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