XMP Sidecar
XMP Sidecar Metadata on Mac
Many RAW pipelines store ratings, crops, and descriptive tags in .xmp sidecars next to the original—not only inside the file.
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.
Knowing whether your tool writes embedded XMP or sidecars prevents silent metadata loss when moving folders.
Mac-native readers help you verify what the sidecar and the original actually contain before handoff or DNG conversion.
Recommended Mac apps
- ExifTool Reader
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- ExifTool Reader Pro
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- EXIF Exporter Pro
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Related file formats
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FAQ
A companion .xmp file that stores Extensible Metadata Platform data beside an image, especially RAW.
XMP Sidecar Metadata on Mac
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.