Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Metadataly

General Questions

What is Metadataly?
Metadataly is an AI-powered metadata generator designed specifically for microstock contributors. It automatically creates SEO-optimized titles, 49 keywords, and category suggestions for your images and videos, saving you hours of manual work.
How does AI metadata generation work?
Our AI (powered by Google Gemini and Groq) analyzes your visual content to understand subjects, colors, mood, composition, and commercial intent. It then generates metadata that's optimized for search engines and compliant with marketplace rules.
Which platforms are supported?
Metadataly generates metadata optimized for all major microstock platforms including Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Freepik, Vecteezy, iStock, Dreamstime, 123RF, and Pond5. The metadata is formatted to meet each platform's specific requirements.
Is my content secure?
Yes! Your images and videos are processed securely and are never stored on our servers. All processing happens in real-time, and your files are immediately discarded after metadata generation.
What is the 2026 Full Event & Power Date Calendar?
This comprehensive calendar tracks global holidays, major stock events, and critical "Power Dates" for contributors. Pro users get full access to plan their content strategy months in advance, ensuring they never miss a sales opportunity.
What are Best Selling Ideas & RPI Contents?
These are premium Pro insights. "Best Selling Ideas" provides curated concepts currently trending in the market. "Best Paying RPI Contents" highlights niches with high Revenue Per Image stats, helping you focus on profitable content.

Technical Questions

How many keywords are generated?
Metadataly generates exactly 49 keywords per image/video, which is the maximum allowed by Adobe Stock and most other platforms. The keywords are quality-filtered to remove spam and duplicates.
What file formats are supported?
We support all common image formats (JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC) and video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM, MKV). For videos, we extract multiple frames for comprehensive analysis.
Can I upload videos?
Yes! Metadataly fully supports video files. We extract multiple frames from your video to analyze the content and generate accurate metadata. Free users can upload videos up to 50MB, while Pro users have no file size limits.
What's the file size limit?
Free users: Images up to 10MB, videos up to 50MB. Pro users: No file size limits. Large files are automatically optimized for faster processing.
Can I edit the generated metadata?
Absolutely! After generation, you can edit titles, add/remove/lock keywords, change categories, and regenerate specific items. The editor is designed to give you full control while saving time.

Metadata Best Practices

Why does metadata matter for stock?
Good metadata is crucial for discoverability. Buyers find your content through search, so optimized titles and keywords directly impact your sales. Poor metadata means your content won't appear in relevant searches, regardless of quality.
How can I improve my acceptance rates?
Use Metadataly's AI-generated metadata to ensure compliance with platform rules (no brand names, no technical specs, no spam). Our Pro feature includes AI Approval Prediction that tells you if your content is likely to pass Adobe Stock review before uploading.
What are common rejection reasons?
Common rejections include: brand names in keywords, technical specs (4K, HDR), spam keywords, irrelevant keywords, poor quality titles, and trademark violations. Metadataly automatically filters these issues.
Should I use AI or custom categories?
AI categories are highly accurate (95%+ match rate), but custom categories give you full control. We recommend using AI suggestions and only switching to custom when you need specific categorization.

Pricing & Plans

What's included in the free plan?
The free plan includes unlimited AI metadata generation with all AI models (Gemini, Groq), SEO-optimized titles, 49 keywords, CSV export, and basic support. Perfect for casual contributors or trying out the tool.
How do I upgrade to Pro?
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes! There are no long-term contracts. You can cancel your Pro subscription at any time and you'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
Do you offer team pricing?
Yes! We offer discounted rates for teams and agencies. Please open a Support Ticket for custom pricing.

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