VB.NET Renaming File and Retagging / Edit Image MetaData / Meta Tags

Question

Clarifiration:

How do I Edit and Save Image EXIF / Metadata / FileInfo without using an external DLL?

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Answer 1

EDIT: This isn't a dll library, you just copy the source code to your project and create a new instance of the object.

I use a class called ExifWorks, found here: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vb/exif_reader.aspx?msg=1813077 It's usage is simple,

Dim EX As New ExifWorks(bitmap)
Dim dateStr As String = EX.DateTimeOriginal
Dim description As String = EX.Description
EX.SetPropertyString(ExifWorks.TagNames.ImageDescription, "my description")

This is the easiest way I've found so far. Let me know if you run into any problems.

Answer 2

    Dim MyValue As String = ""

    For Each item In PictureBox1.Image.PropertyIdList
        MyValue = System.Text.Encoding.UTF8.GetString(PictureBox1.Image.GetPropertyItem(item).Value)
        ListBox1.Items.Add(MyValue)
    Next