Meta-TNT

Meta-TNT is a versatile tool designed to manage and manipulate file metadata. Whether you need to remove, list, or add metadata to various file types, Meta-TNT has you covered. From images and documents to audio and video files, Meta-TNT simplifies the process of handling metadata, ensuring your files are organized and secure.

Introduction

Metadata is essential information embedded within files that describes the file's content, origin, and other details. Managing metadata is crucial for privacy, security, and organizational purposes. Meta-TNT simplifies this process by providing a user-friendly interface to handle metadata for a wide range of file formats.

Why Use Meta-TNT?

• Privacy: Remove sensitive metadata from your files to protect your personal information.
• Security: Ensure your files are secure by removing or modifying metadata that could be exploited.
• Organization: Keep your files organized by adding or modifying metadata to categorize and search for files easily.
• Compatibility: Supports a wide range of file formats, making it a versatile tool for various needs.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Filippide8864/Meta-TNT
   cd Meta-TNT

2. Install exiftool:

   • On Ubuntu/Debian:

     sudo apt-get update
     sudo apt-get install exiftool

   • On macOS:

     brew install exiftool

   • On Windows: Download exiftool from the official site and add it to your PATH.

3. Install ffmpeg:

   • On Ubuntu/Debian:

     sudo apt-get update
     sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

   • On macOS:

     brew install ffmpeg

   • On Windows: Download ffmpeg from the official site and add it to your PATH.

4. Verify the Installation:

   exiftool -ver
   ffmpeg -version

5. Install Python Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run python main.py -h to display help and available commands.

Command Examples

Remove All Metadata

python main.py remove /path/to/your/directory

This command will remove all metadata from files in the specified directory.

List All Metadata

python main.py list /path/to/your/directory

This command will list all metadata from files in the specified directory.

Add Specific Metadata

python main.py add /path/to/your/directory -Author="Author Name" -Copyright="Copyright Year"

This command will add specific metadata to files in the specified directory.

Remove EXIF Metadata

python main.py remove_exif /path/to/your/directory

This command will remove EXIF metadata from files in the specified directory.

List EXIF Metadata

python main.py list_exif /path/to/your/directory

This command will list EXIF metadata from files in the specified directory.

Add Specific EXIF Metadata

python main.py add_exif /path/to/your/directory -EXIF:Make="Brand" -EXIF:Model="Model"

This command will add specific EXIF metadata to files in the specified directory.

Remove XMP Metadata

python main.py remove_xmp /path/to/your/directory

This command will remove XMP metadata from files in the specified directory.

List XMP Metadata

python main.py list_xmp /path/to/your/directory

This command will list XMP metadata from files in the specified directory.

Add Specific XMP Metadata

python main.py add_xmp /path/to/your/directory -XMP:CreatorTool="Creator Tool"

This command will add specific XMP metadata to files in the specified directory.

Remove IPTC Metadata

python main.py remove_ipptc /path/to/your/directory

This command will remove IPTC metadata from files in the specified directory.

List IPTC Metadata

python main.py list_ipptc /path/to/your/directory

This command will list IPTC metadata from files in the specified directory.

Add Specific IPTC Metadata

python main.py add_ipptc /path/to/your/directory -IPTC:By-line="Author Name"

This command will add specific IPTC metadata to files in the specified directory.

Additional Notes

• Backup: Before performing operations that modify metadata, consider backing up the original files.
• Compatibility: exiftool supports a wide range of file formats, but not all metadata can be managed by all formats.

Unsupported File Extensions

Meta-TNT currently does not support the following file extensions:

• .zip
• .ds_store

These files will be skipped during metadata operations.

Conclusion

Meta-TNT is a powerful tool for managing file metadata. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, or just someone who wants to keep their files organized, Meta-TNT can help you manage metadata with ease. Give it a try and see how it can simplify your workflow!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy organizing!