How to use exiftool: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial introduces the EXIF tool, an application for extracting metadata from JPEG and PNG files on Linux systems. It explains the types of metadata available, such as image creation date, camera settings, and location data. The tutorial demonstrates how to use command-line commands to extract and filter this information, providing examples of extracting specific data like the date a photo was taken, the device type, and geographical location.

What type of files can the EXIF tool extract metadata from?

• JPEG

• PNG

• Both JPEG and PNG

• None of the above

What kind of information can be found in the metadata of an image?

• Date the image was created

• Camera settings

• Image resolution

• All of the above

What does the EXIF tool display alongside the extracted metadata?

• Labels for each value

• Only numerical data

• No additional information

• Only the image itself

How can you filter the output of the EXIF tool to find specific data?

• By using specific commands

• By changing the file format

• By adjusting the image size

• By using a different tool

What location information can be extracted from the metadata?

• City name

• Longitude and latitude

• Street address

• Country name