Prepare Alamy stock photos with complete IPTC metadata.
Drop your photos, add your Alamy contributor details and subject context. ExifInjector generates captions, keyword sets and copyright ready for your Alamy portfolio.
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What the Alamy template does
No technical metadata knowledge needed. Fill in what you know about your Alamy content - ExifInjector handles the rest.
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Generates IPTC captions
Creates descriptive captions and keyword sets that align with Alamy's search requirements.
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Embeds contributor credit
Writes contributor name, copyright and credit line into every stock photo before submission.
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Portfolio batch ready
Process full location shoots or editorial sets in one workflow.
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Why Alamy stock photo metadata matters
Alamy uses its own AlamySS search ranking algorithm that heavily weights keyword relevance, caption quality, and metadata completeness. Contributors with consistently high QC scores — determined partly by metadata accuracy — receive better placement in search results and access to Alamy's distribution partnerships. Alamy also has one of the strictest keyword accuracy policies: irrelevant keywords trigger QC score reductions.
360M+
stock images on Alamy — keyword precision is the primary competitive factor
QC score
Alamy's quality control metric is directly influenced by metadata accuracy — poor metadata reduces your ranking permanently
0%
tolerance for keyword stuffing — Alamy reduces QC scores for inaccurate or irrelevant keywords
How to prepare Alamy stock photo submissions with metadata
Upload your Alamy submission batch
Drop your photos into ExifInjector. Alamy accepts JPEG, TIFF, and PNG. Ensure your files meet Alamy's minimum 6MP resolution requirement before processing.
Enter shoot context and details
Add your contributor name, image subject, location (city, country), date range if relevant, model/property release status, and image type (stock, editorial, archive). Accurate location data is particularly important for Alamy's search.
AI generates Alamy-accurate metadata
Each image receives a descriptive caption following Alamy's style (factual, complete, location-specific where applicable), accurate keywords ordered broad-to-specific, contributor name, credit line, and copyright.
Upload via Alamy's upload portal
Download and upload processed files. Embedded IPTC data appears in Alamy's metadata fields during the upload review process. Accurate metadata from ExifInjector protects your QC score.
Alamy submissions: with ExifInjector vs without
| Feature | With ExifInjector | Without |
|---|---|---|
| Caption quality | Location, subject, and context in caption | Generic or empty — QC score risk |
| Keyword accuracy | Relevant, image-specific keywords | Generic terms that risk QC reduction |
| Location metadata | City and country embedded in IPTC fields | Missing location — lower search rank |
| Contributor QC protection | Accurate metadata preserves QC score | Inaccurate manual tagging risks score reduction |
| Distribution partner eligibility | High QC score unlocks partner distribution | Low QC score limits distribution reach |
Frequently asked questions
Updated June 2025How does Alamy's QC score system work?
Alamy assigns a Quality Control (QC) score to each contributor based on metadata accuracy, keyword relevance, and technical image quality. A higher QC score results in better placement in Alamy search results and eligibility for distribution partnerships. Keyword stuffing or inaccurate captions reduce your QC score permanently for the affected images.
What is the correct caption format for Alamy?
Alamy captions should be factual and descriptive: state what is in the image, where it was taken (city, country), and for editorial images, who and when. Captions should be 1–3 sentences, written in plain English (or the language of your target market), without promotional language.
How many keywords does Alamy recommend?
Alamy recommends using all available keyword slots (up to 50 on their platform) with accurate, relevant terms. Keywords should range from specific (proper nouns, location names, specific objects) to general (concepts, moods, industries). Every single keyword must accurately describe the image.
Does location metadata affect Alamy search ranking?
Yes. Location is a major search filter on Alamy — buyers frequently search by city, country, or region. Images without embedded location data are invisible to location-filtered searches, which represent a significant portion of Alamy's editorial and travel stock sales.