Metadata workflow · For wedding photographers
Your couple fills in
the names.
You deliver complete files.
Upload the gallery. Send a private link to the couple or planner. They provide names, venue, and context for every shot. You get IPTC/XMP metadata ready to export to Lightroom.
No app or account needed for contributors.
Free forever · No credit card required
Couple-powered keywording
Send a private link to the couple or wedding planner. They identify guests and fill in context — no Zeuge account needed.
Voice or text narration
Contributors can speak or type. AI transcribes and extracts names, venue, and dates automatically.
IPTC / XMP metadata
Structured metadata baked directly into image files or exported as XMP sidecars — ready for any professional workflow.
Lightroom-ready sidecars
Drop XMP sidecar files into your existing Lightroom catalog. Metadata appears on import with zero manual entry.
Batch by session
Organize ceremony, portraits, and reception as separate batches within a single archive.
Flexible export
Export as IPTC-embedded files, XMP sidecars, shareable galleries, or a print-ready photo book.
How it works
A few simple steps. No technical setup required.
Upload the wedding gallery
Drag-and-drop RAW, JPEG, or HEIC files into a Zeuge batch. Organize ceremony, portraits, and reception as separate batches in one archive.
Send a private link to the couple
Zeuge generates a private contributor link. The couple opens it on any phone or laptop — no account, no app required. They see the photos, you stay in control.
They provide names and context
The couple taps record — or types — to share who's in each photo, the venue details, and what the moment meant. AI extracts and structures that into IPTC-ready fields.
Export with full metadata
Download XMP sidecar files and drop them into Lightroom, or export IPTC embedded directly into the image files. Every delivered photo carries the full story.
Metadata that travels with every delivered file
Export to whatever format your post-production workflow already uses.
Photo book
Print-ready PDF
Galleries
Shareable galleries
IPTC / XMP
Embedded in image files
XMP sidecars
Drop-in for Lightroom
Lightroom Classic Plugin
Create and manage collections directly from Lightroom Classic
Video
Narrated MP4 slideshow
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade as your client volume grows.
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Total items
100
Contributors / batch
3
Watermarked book exports
Yes
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Small
For individuals getting started with archiving.
billed monthly
Save $24/yr billed annually
Total items
3000
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Yes
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Medium
For serious archivists who need more scale and AI tools.
billed monthly
Save $48/yr billed annually
Total items
20000
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Large
For organizations with large archiving needs.
billed monthly
Save $108/yr billed annually
Total items
Unlimited
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
All plans include visual similarity grouping. AI similarity engine available on Medium and above.
Common questions
Do the couple or planner need to create an account?
No. They receive a private link and open it in any browser. No sign-up, no download, no install. They see only the photos assigned to them.
Can both the bride, groom, and planner all contribute?
Yes. Multiple contributors can respond to the same batch. Each person's input is collected separately, so you can compare or merge what different people remember about the same photo.
Will the metadata export to Lightroom?
Yes. Zeuge exports XMP sidecar files that drop directly into your Lightroom catalog. Metadata — names, venue, date, descriptions — appears on import with no manual entry.
What image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIC, and camera RAW files including DNG, NEF, CR2, and ARW. Maximum 50 MB per file.
Can I organize ceremony, portraits, and reception separately?
Yes. Create multiple batches within a single archive — one per session type. Each batch gets its own contributor link and export.
Turn every delivered gallery into a properly documented archive.
It takes minutes to set up. The couple does the work. You get files that tell the whole story.
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