Why does flattening an image, from multiple layers down to one, delete camera exif data?

i have noticed when working files, regardless of file type work tiff files camera raw, if create multiple layers, , decide flatten or merger layers camera exif data disappear file.

 

i don't know why be, because merging layers created original file, additionally if not merge layers or flatten image exif data remains.  question simple, why happen when flattening image , how can prevent it.

 

i have no way of putting missing information, creates unbelievable pain on files want data present.

 

thanks

hi bills,

 

could please try following steps save file check whether able see exif data or not:

1. file saving image select save command file menu.

2.select jpeg (or other file format saves exif data) format drop down menu , give file new name. next click save button.

3.after saving file, jpeg options window pops opens. gives the option select quality settings between 1 , 12.

a lower number create small file size, image appear low quality , have compression. high numbers give best visual image quality , least least compression.

select quality number in image options area or use slider. can see effects of option choose checking preview. if don’t results when doing preview, adjust quality options.

4.select number gives balance between image quality , file size. 1o gives balance between image quality , file size.

the exif data remain embedded in new file.

regards

sarika

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