Need for Retaining and Utilizing EXIF Data when Uploading Photos to box.com and Box Drive
I have been managing my photos on my PC and I'm considering migrating them to Box for better organization and accessibility. However, I've encountered a significant obstacle - the important EXIF data associated with my photos, such as the capture date and time, is lost once the photos are saved in a Box folder. This issue persists whether I upload the photos directly from the browser or through other methods.
I'm using Box Drive on Windows, and I've noticed that the property values also disappear in Explorer. Interestingly, when I moved the same file out of Box Drive, the property values were restored, suggesting that they are merely hidden. I'd like to request that, at the very least on Windows, property values such as EXIF are made accessible according to Windows specifications.
The EXIF data is crucial to my workflow as I rely on it for tasks like sorting and grouping photos based on the capture date. I believe many other users could also benefit from having this information available, as it could significantly enhance the organization and searchability of photos within Box. Besides, utilizing additional EXIF information can also open up new possibilities for managing and organizing photos.
I have attempted to create a metadata template using the EXIF property names as a workaround, but it hasn't proven to be an effective solution.
Hence, I would like to request the Box team to consider the feature to retain and utilize EXIF data when photos are uploaded. This feature would greatly enhance the user experience and functionality of Box for those of us who manage large photo libraries.
Thank you for considering this feature request. I look forward to any updates regarding this issue.