If you have used the “Export Unmodified Original” option in the Photos app on Mac to export images or videos from the Photos app or iCloud Photos, you likely have noticed an optional toggle to enable that says “Export IPTC as XMP”. And if you’re like many Mac users, you are likely wondering what the heck IPTC as XMP means in the first place, and whether or not you should use it. Let’s dive in and see what this feature does, and you can decide if you want to use it or not.

What does “Export IPTC as XMP” actually do in Photos for Mac?

When you…