Image metadata is information attached to image files. Metadata usually includes titles, descriptions, tags, and location information. You can add metadata to images from a camera that took the image or with image editing software.
You can import metadata to images in:
- Gallery sections (version 7.1)
- Gallery Blocks (versions 7.1 and 7.0)
- Gallery Pages (version 7.0)
This guide reviews how to enable metadata importing and where metadata appears on your site.
Enable metadata importing
To automatically transfer image metadata to images you upload to Squarespace, enable the matadata importing setting:
- In the Home Menu, click Settings, then click Advanced.
- Click Image Metadata Importing.
- Check Enable Image Metadata Importing.
Review image metadata before uploading images
Before uploading any images, ensure the image files include the metadata you need. Depending on your camera or image editing software, the information fields may look different. For example:
- In Adobe Photoshop: In the File menu, click File Info, then complete the Document Title and Description fields. Add tags in the Keywords field.
- In Adobe Lightroom: In the Library module, click the Metadata drop-down and complete the Title and Caption fields. Add tags in the Keywording drop-down.
For all images, keep in mind:
- To ensure tags display properly, separate keywords with semicolons or commas.
- Image titles have a limit of 64 characters.
After your metadata looks correct, and your images are correctly formatted, upload them to your site.
WebStatement and Licensor metadata
All images you upload to Squarespace automatically include WebStatement and Licensor metadata, even when the Image Metadata Importing setting is disabled. This metadata can keep your images eligible for features like the Licensable badge in Google Images (currently in beta) but doesn't display on your site.
Where metadata displays
After uploading, metadata displays in different areas depending.
| Image location | Metadata display |
| Gallery sections |
Description appears in the image editor |
| Gallery Blocks | Title and description appear in the image editor |
| Gallery Pages |
Title, description, and tags appear in the Content tab of the image editor. Location data appears in the Location tab. |
FAQ
What image files are supported?
Metadata can only be imported for .jpeg and .jpg files with metadata stored according to the EXIF (IDO) and IPTC standards. Use photo editing software like Lightroom or Aperture (among others) to meet these requirements.
What metadata information can be imported?
Squarespace imports image titles, descriptions, tags, and GPS longitude and latitude.
What are the benefits of importing metadata?
By importing metadata, you can manage information in a central place, like your photo editing software. You won't need to add the information twice when adding images to your site. This is especially useful for professional photographers.
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