PhotoMe is a free and easy-to use utility that unlocks and organizes the power of your photograph's metadata. Though it is still early in its development--with some important features not yet implemented--it could be useful for a knowledgeable photographer.

Nestled in every digital photo's file is far more information (called "metadata") than just the picture itself. Depending on the specific camera, metadata that may be automatically added to your photo when it is captured include details about how the picture was taken (camera model, f-stop, shutter speed, ISO value, color model, color temperature, lens used, and other settings), where (if your camera has a GPS module), and when. But that just scratches the surface of the treasure trove of valuable information you can save with your picture. Savvy photographers will also use metadata fields to save copyright status, copyright owner, caption, how the picture has been used and by whom, licensing issues, keywords, categories, and much more. Among the more important uses of metadata is how it is used by search engines and photo management programs to help you find your pictures.

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