Decoding Metadata: Unveiling the Essence of Data
In this video, I discuss metadata, which is the data about my data. Metadata is found in all types of documents, including pictures and PDFs.
The Crucial Role of Metadata in Documents
For example, metadata provides information such as the camera used for taking a picture or the author and title of a PDF.
Calibre and Metadata: A Game-Changer in E-book Organization
When importing documents into Calibre, a software for organizing e-books, if the metadata is incorrect, the program may list it as “author unknown” or “title unknown.”
Challenges in Metadata Accuracy: Navigating the Roadblocks
Ideally, metadata should be created correctly when the document is originally created. However, sometimes this is not possible, such as when scanning books using the NAPS2 software.
Mac Users’ Solution: Editing Metadata with “PDF Meta”
To fix incorrect metadata, I recommend using “PDF meta” software, which is available for Mac users. I’ll demonstrate how the software works by dragging and dropping documents into the program. Within the software, I can edit the author, title, subject, and keywords for the document. The changes made to the metadata can then be saved.
Long-Term Benefits: Ensuring Correct Metadata in Calibre Library
I conclude by emphasizing that fixing metadata before adding documents to my Calibre Library ensures that the correct metadata is stored for the long term.