Importing Videos
Adding and managing videos in MetaPhotoAI is just as easy as handling photos. The application supports a similar workflow for importing, previewing, and organizing your video files.
Adding Videos#
You can import videos into MetaPhotoAI using the same methods as photos:
Using the "Add Folder" Button#
Click Add Folder
Click the "Add Folder" button in the left panel.
Select video folder
Select the folder containing your video files and click "Open."
Wait for processing
MetaPhotoAI will process the videos and generate previews for them.
Drag and Drop#
Select videos
Select a video file or a folder of videos from your computer's file explorer.
Drop into MetaPhotoAI
Drag and drop it onto the Directory Browser (left panel), the Preview Area (center), or the Film Strip (bottom).
Automatic organization
The videos will be added and organized within the application.
Previewing and Playing Videos#
Once your videos are loaded, you can interact with them directly:
- Playback: Select a video from the bottom film strip to load it into the main preview area. Use the playback controls (Play/Pause, Seek bar) to view the video.
- Audio: Note that previews are optimized for performance and may have audio removed or quality reduced.
- Original Quality: If you need to see the full-resolution video, click the "view original video" link located just below the preview player. This will open the source file in your computer's default video player.
Note
Video previews are optimized for quick browsing. For full quality playback, use the "view original video" option.
Video Metadata and Settings#
In the right-hand panel, you'll find video-specific options to help categorize and tag your footage:
Video Speed#
You can specify the recorded speed of the video by selecting one of the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Normal | Standard speed footage |
| Slow Motion | High-frame-rate footage intended for slow-motion playback |
| Timelapse | Photos taken at intervals and combined into a video |
| Hyperlapse | A timelapse where the camera moves significantly between frames |
AI Metadata Generation#
Just like with photos, you can click "Generate Metadata" to have the AI analyze the video content and suggest a Title, Description, and Keywords.
Supported Video Formats#
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| MP4 | Most common video format |
| MOV | Apple QuickTime format |
Next Steps#
Now that you've imported your videos:
- Configure video speed settings for accurate categorization
- Generate AI metadata for your videos
- Upload to stock agencies directly from MetaPhotoAI