Metadata
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All metadata options are located in the Modify Tab.

Encoder vs Exiftool Modes
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**These options are recommended for most users.** They are faster and less likely to cause issues.

Encoder metadata modes use encoder arguments. For example ``--ignore-exif`` for avifenc. This is quick and safe for the image visually.

ExifTool will handle your metadata more thoroughly, but the conversion will take longer, and the color profile may be affected.

Modes
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**Encoder - Wipe**
    Wipes metadata. Works well for encoding almost everything. It's less effective when output is PNG (depends on decoder used / input format).

**Encoder - Preserve**
    Preserves metadata. Works well on common input formats, may not work for less popular ones.

**ExifTool - Wipe**
    Deletes all metadata except that which affects the final image.

**ExifTool - Preserve**
    Copies all metadata.

**ExifTool - Unsafe Wipe**
    Deletes every last bit of metadata, including color profile. This may alter how the image is displayed.

**ExifTool - Custom**
    Allows you to specify custom behavior (in the settings).

Notes
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Preserving metadata is challenging because image formats are rarely 100% compatible with one another.

If your metadata holds significant value, consider using ExifTool directly to export it to text files.