Hello,
I am trying to process images extracted from a video on Pix4Dmatic. Since these images lack embedded EXIF metadata, I referred to the guidelines in your documentation (EXIF and XMP tag information for project creation) and manually added the required EXIF information such as Exif.Image.Make, Exif.Image.Model, Exif.Photo.DateTimeOriginal, and the GPS coordinates.
However, when I attempt to import these images into Pix4Dmatic, I receive an error message stating, “The EXIF information is not valid,” and the images fail to be added.
Could you please advise on what specific EXIF data format is required for Pix4Dmatic to successfully recognize and process these images? Is there a particular way to format the EXIF metadata, or additional fields that need to be included to make the images compatible?
I have attached a sample image with the EXIF data that I added for your reference.
Your prompt assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Hi @Juyeon_Lee
Does it work when there are no GPS coordinates? Just to understand whether we can narrow down a specific part that may need to be looked at in more detail.
Hello @Pierangelo_Rothenbuhler,
Thank you for your prompt response.
After your suggestion, I re-checked the EXIF data and made some adjustments, which allowed the images to be successfully imported into Pix4Dmatic.
I kept the essential EXIF data:
Exif.Image.Make: “DJI”
Exif.Image.Model: “Matrice 300 RTK - H20T”
The critical change was in the format of Exif.Photo.DateTimeOriginal:
- Original format: “YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS” (e.g., “2024-05-21 11:32:17”)
- Modified format: “YYYY:MM:DD HH:MM:SS” (e.g., “2024:05:21 11:32:17”)
After making this modification, the images were successfully imported into Pix4Dmatic. I have attached a screenshot of the EXIF data from one of the images that was successfully imported for your reference.
Thank you again for your assistance.
Awesome! It’s the small things sometimes, well spotted. Thanks for letting me know that it worked out!
