XMP
Read XMP Metadata on Mac
XMP is Adobe’s extensible metadata framework used across Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, and many cameras. It often carries ratings, labels, and rich descriptive packets.
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.
Inspecting XMP on the Mac confirms what sidecars and embedded packets actually contain after edits—especially in Lightroom-style RAW pipelines.
Batch export helps synchronize XMP-derived fields into spreadsheets and downstream systems while files stay local. For companion .xmp files next to proprietary RAW, see the XMP Sidecar topic on this site.
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 file formats
Related metadata topics
FAQ
Extensible Metadata Platform—an XML-based metadata standard widely used in Adobe and camera workflows.
Read XMP Metadata on Mac
Apps are available exclusively on the Mac App Store.