XMP or PP3 Files

Software RawTherapee
1

I notice that I am saving both .pp3 and .xmp files with images edited in Rawtherapee. Should I keep both, or just one? Is XMP the way RT is going? Is there a setting in preferences for this?

PeterHi

2

Are you sure? AFAIK there’s still no xmp support in RT.

3

Yes, RT does not read nor write XMP files.

Processing profiles are explained in RawPedia:
http://rawpedia.rawtherapee.com/Sidecar_Files_-_Processing_Profiles

4

Yes, you’re right!. I’ll have to look elsewhere for the culprit.

5

Are you also using Digikam or Darktable? I’ve been using Digikam along side RT and have DK create XMPs. So I have both sidecars living side by side.

6

Bridge also creates XMP files. If I use DT on a photo and catalog with Bridge, I have two XMP files for each photo.

7

Looks like my problem is file organising software. I have been testing out a number of programs including Bridge and ACD Systems, both of which produce XMP files.

Thanks to all for your help.

8

XMP is the standardized file format for image metadata - such as ratings, color flags, keywords and the like. Any software not adhering to that standard should not change these information in any form!