GroupDocs.Metadata for Python via .NET

Modify Metadata in Heic Files with Python

Edit metadata across common document, image, and multimedia formats. Perform key operations like reading, updating, and removing metadata with ease.

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How to Edit Metadata in HEIC Files Using Python

With GroupDocs.Metadata for Python via .NET, Python developers can update metadata in HEIC files by following these simple steps:

Load the HEIC file using the Metadata class.
Define a condition to filter the metadata you want to change.
Apply the filter and set the new value.
Save the updated HEIC file to disk.

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from datetime import datetime
from groupdocs.metadata import Metadata
from groupdocs.metadata.common import PropertyValue
from groupdocs.metadata.tagging import Tags

def update_metadata_properties():
    # Change the creation date of a HEIC file
    with Metadata("./input.heic") as metadata:
        # Assign a new value to the selected property
        property_value = PropertyValue(datetime.now())
        # Set the rules to find which metadata to update
        # Update the file's creation timestamp
        affected = metadata.set_properties(
            lambda p: Tags.time.created in list(p.tags)
                   or Tags.time.modified in list(p.tags),
            property_value,
        )
        print(f"Properties set: {affected}")
        # Save the updated HEIC file
        metadata.save("./output.heic")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    update_metadata_properties()

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Edit Metadata in HEIC Files with Python

With GroupDocs.Metadata, you can easily manage document metadata in your Python apps. Add, change, search, or remove metadata programmatically.

Simple Metadata Handling

GroupDocs.Metadata lets you easily add, edit, or delete metadata fields in your Python applications.

Full Control Over Metadata

Use the API to find, view, and modify hidden data stored in various business file formats.

Use Built-in HEIC Tags

Access and work with existing metadata like EXIF tags in images, including info such as camera type, dimensions, or date taken.

Edit MP3 Metadata: Update Lyrics

This sample shows how to change metadata in an MP3 file, including lyrics and custom fields.

Python

from groupdocs.metadata import Metadata
from groupdocs.metadata.formats.audio import LyricsField, LyricsTag

def update_mp3_lyrics():
    # Open the file using Metadata
    with Metadata("./input.mp3") as metadata:
        root = metadata.get_root_package()
        if root.lyrics_3v2 is None:
            root.lyrics_3v2 = LyricsTag()
        # Modify the lyrics tag
        root.lyrics_3v2.lyrics = "[00:01]Test lyrics"
        root.lyrics_3v2.artist = "test artist"
        root.lyrics_3v2.album = "test album"
        root.lyrics_3v2.track = "test track"
        # Add any custom metadata fields as needed
        root.lyrics_3v2.set(LyricsField("ABC", "custom value"))
        # Save the changes to the file
        metadata.save("./output.mp3")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    update_mp3_lyrics()

About the GroupDocs.Metadata for Python via .NET API

GroupDocs.Metadata for Python via .NET provides powerful tools for managing metadata in Python. It lets you read, update, delete, search, compare, and export metadata from files without needing extra software. Use the API to work with metadata in PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, Outlook emails, Visio diagrams, AutoCAD drawings, archives, and media files. Easily integrate flexible metadata features into any GroupDocs.Metadata application.

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