AI Photo Metadata · Windows & Lightroom

Your photos,
found instantly.
Metadata in seconds.

MetaMagic generates IPTC keywords, titles and captions with advanced vision AI — and writes them straight into your photos. Use the Windows desktop app with any editor, or the Lightroom Classic plugin. Same AI, same credits.

No credit card. No subscription. 20 free generations on signup.

MetaMagic Desktop — Windows
Selected Photo
DSC_4821.NEF — Rome, Pantheon at sunset
Generated Title
Pantheon Facade at Golden Hour, Rome Italy
AI Keywords
pantheonromeitaly architecturehistoricgolden hour columnsancienttravel landmarkstoneclassical
Caption
The ancient Pantheon facade bathed in warm afternoon light, Rome, Italy.
✦ Generating… 47/200
20Free Generations
Batch Size
~3sPer Photo
IPTCWorks Everywhere
Two ways to use MetaMagic

One AI engine.
Your choice of workflow.

The same advanced vision AI, the same credits, the same quality. Pick the desktop app for any editor — or the plugin if you live in Lightroom.

Windows Desktop App
MetaMagic Desktop

A standalone Windows app that tags your photos in your own folders, in place — no upload, no download, no ZIP to unpack. Works with any editor that reads IPTC — Capture One, Photo Mechanic, Bridge, ON1, digiKam and more. No Lightroom required.

  • Edits files in place — no upload, no download
  • Works with Capture One, Photo Mechanic, Bridge, ON1
  • Drag & drop photos or whole folders
  • GPS reverse-geocoding → city, state, country
  • Unlimited batch processing
  • Auto-updates — always the latest version
  • Originals never leave your computer
Lightroom Classic Plugin
MetaMagic for Lightroom

Integrates directly into Lightroom Classic. Metadata is written into your catalog with no export and no copy-paste. Process a single photo or an entire shoot without ever leaving Lightroom.

  • Writes directly into your LR catalog
  • Title, caption, keywords + IPTC location from GPS
  • Unlimited batch processing in one go
  • Editorial IPTC mode — AP / Reuters format
  • GPS reverse geocoding with rural support
  • Auto-updates inside Lightroom
  • Mac & Windows
One account, shared credits. Register once and use MetaMagic on Windows, in Lightroom, or in the browser. Credits never expire. Prefer the browser? Try the Web App →
Works with: Adobe Lightroom Classic Capture One Photo Mechanic Adobe Bridge ON1 Photo RAW digiKam XnView …any IPTC-compatible tool
How it works

Three steps.
Zero friction.

From install to first generated keywords in under five minutes. No API keys to configure, no accounts to manage.

01
📦
Install or Open
Download the Windows app and run it — no install wizard, no API keys. Or add the plugin to Lightroom Classic via the Plugin Manager. Prefer the browser? Open the web app.
02
🖼️
Select Your Photos
Drag & drop a single image or a whole folder into the desktop app, or open MetaMagic from Plug-in Extras inside Lightroom. Batch size is unlimited.
03
Get Metadata Instantly
Keywords, titles and captions in seconds — written straight into your files (IPTC/XMP) or into Lightroom. Then edit in Capture One, submit to Shutterstock, do whatever's next.
🔒 RAW files never leave your computer — only a small preview is sent | 🚫 MetaMagic never stores your images | Your data is never used for AI training
Core Features

Built for serious
photographers.

Every detail is designed around the real workflow of photographers who work with large catalogs and tight deadlines — whatever software they use.

Unlimited Batch Processing
Select your entire shoot and generate consistent metadata for every image in one go. MetaMagic queues and processes automatically.
No hard limit on batch size
📍
GPS & EXIF Context-Aware
When GPS data is present, MetaMagic enriches keywords and captions with accurate location context — including rural areas and nature reserves.
Automatic location detection
🗞️
Editorial & Stock Modes
Switch between editorial mode (IPTC news format with date and author notes) and standard mode optimized for microstock agencies.
Getty · Shutterstock · Alamy
🎛️
Full Output Control
Control keyword count, title length, caption date format (AP / EU / ISO / custom) and overwrite behavior. Set it once — consistent forever.
Your rules, your workflow
Why MetaMagic

State-of-the-art vision AI.
Not a cheaper shortcut.

Other tools use basic classifiers that see "bird", "flower", "car". MetaMagic uses state-of-the-art vision AI — the most advanced image understanding available. It recognizes specific species, rare subjects, and fine details that generic AI simply misses.

A Great Blue Heron is not just a "bird". An Ophrys apifera is not just a "flower". A 1967 Ford Mustang is not just a "car". MetaMagic reads your image the way an expert would — and writes keywords that actually help buyers find your photos.

MetaMagic
Others
State-of-the-art vision AI
✔ Yes
✗ No
Species & subject recognition
✔ Animals, plants, objects
Generic labels only
Location-aware keywords
✔ Yes
Partial
Title + Caption + Keywords
✔ Yes
Partial
Windows app — works with any editor
✔ Yes
✗ No
Lightroom Classic plugin
✔ Yes
✗ No
Writes IPTC into original files
✔ Yes
Partial
No subscription required
✔ Yes
Mixed
From the Community

Photographers are already using it.

★★★★★
"Generated keywords are accurate and useful — often even identifying the location and feature from landmarks. Pretty impressive."
Verified user, Adobe Community Forum
★★★★★
"The author is remarkably responsive. Already considering the feature I requested. This is the kind of support big plugins don't give you."
Stock photographer, Adobe Community Forum
See It In Action

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tag photos with AI.

A real workflow demo — from selecting photos to metadata written directly into IPTC fields.

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20 photos, on us.

No credit card. No subscription. Try state-of-the-art vision AI on your own photos — Windows app, Lightroom plugin or web app, completely free.

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