Can Lightroom Classic automate IPTC metadata like captions and keywords?

Asked 8/26/2025

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I process large batches of photos in Lightroom Classic and want to reduce the time spent entering metadata such as titles, captions, keywords, copyright, and contact details. Is there a built-in way or plug-in workflow that can automate this, especially by writing into IPTC fields during import or in batches?

Originally by TUX One. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

TUX One

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In the import panel there is the ability to apply metadata presets to all images. I have it applying copyright/contact information.

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You can use the dialogue to create new presets, and it allows you to fill in most fields.

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Originally by Steven Kersting. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

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Yes—Lightroom Classic has a built-in way to automate at least part of this through Metadata Presets. In the Import dialog, you can apply a metadata preset to all incoming images, which is useful for batch-filling IPTC-style fields such as copyright and contact information. You can create and save your own presets from the metadata preset dialog and reuse them on future imports.

Based on the answers provided, Lightroom’s built-in preset workflow is the confirmed option. It helps with repeated metadata that is the same across many images, though image-specific captions or keywords may still need manual editing or later batch updates.

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