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Photoshop PSD Metadata on Mac
PSD files accumulate workflow residue: software stamps, paths, and descriptive XMP. Agencies need visibility before archiving or handing off.
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.
Inspecting PSD metadata on the Mac helps you clean deliveries and keep brand guidelines—especially when multiple freelancers touch the same file.
Look for XMP plus Photoshop IRB resources that may still carry IPTC-IIM. Combine PSD checks with TIFF/PNG export stages so published derivatives carry the right rights fields—see the Photoshop IRB topic.
Recommended Mac apps
- ExifTool Reader
Browse and export photo metadata
- ExifTool Reader Pro
The reader that also writes
- EXIF Exporter Pro
Export EXIF to CSV & XLSX
Related metadata standards
Related formats
FAQ
They often store XMP and Photoshop-specific metadata, including IRB resources. Camera EXIF may be present if the file originated from a photo pipeline.
Photoshop PSD Metadata on Mac
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.