Calabi Labs · Guide · 2026-05-27

How to add samsung galaxy s24 ultra metadata to a video

How to Add Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Metadata to a Video

Adding proper metadata to your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra video files ensures better organization, searchability, and compatibility across platforms and editing software. Here's everything you need to know.

What Is Video Metadata?

Video metadata is embedded information that describes your media file — things like title, description, date recorded, device name, GPS location, resolution, frame rate, codec, and author. On the Galaxy S24 Ultra, this metadata is often captured automatically, but you may want to edit, add, or preserve it for specific purposes like uploading to YouTube, organizing a project library, or preparing files for client delivery.

Where Galaxy S24 Ultra Video Metadata Is Stored

Your S24 Ultra records videos with embedded EXIF/XMP metadata. It includes:

• Device info — Model, manufacturer, lens details
• Date & time — Original creation timestamp
• Location — GPS coordinates (if location services were on)
• Technical specs — Resolution (up to 8K), frame rate, codec, bitrate
• Camera settings — ISO, aperture, stabilization mode used

This data lives directly inside the video file and travels with it when transferred to a computer or shared online.

How to Add or Edit Metadata on Galaxy S24 Ultra

Method 1: Through the Gallery App (Basic Editing)

1. Open Gallery and select your video.
2. Tap the info (i) icon.
3. You can edit the title and add a description.
4. Some metadata like date and location can be toggled on/off here.
5. Tap Save to apply changes.

> Note: The native Gallery app has limited metadata editing. It covers basic fields but won't let you edit technical codec info or custom fields.

Method 2: Using a Dedicated Metadata Editor App

For deeper control, use a third-party app from the Google Play Store:

1. Download an EXIF/XMP editor app such as Metadata Editor, EXIF Eraser, or Video Metadata Editor.
2. Open the app and import your Galaxy S24 Ultra video.
3. Edit fields like title, tags, location, author, copyright, and description.
4. Choose a File > Save or Export option to write the metadata into the file.
5. Verify changes by re-importing and checking the info panel.

Method 3: On a Computer (Most Control)

For full metadata editing including professional tags, work on a PC or Mac:

Using Adobe Premiere Pro:

1. Import your S24 Ultra video into the project.
2. Right-click the file in the Project panel → Edit Metadata.
3. Add or modify fields: Title, Description, Tags, Log Note, Camera Info.
4. Export the file — metadata is preserved in the container format.

Using FFmpeg (Command Line): ``bash ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -metadata title="My S24 Ultra Video" -metadata author="Your Name" -metadata comment="Shot on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra" -c copy output.mp4 `` This writes metadata without re-encoding the video, so quality is preserved and the process is fast.

Using ExifTool (GUI or Command Line): ``bash exiftool -Title="Event Name" -Description="Concert footage" -GPSLatitude=40.7128 -GPSLongitude=-74.0060 -Make="Samsung" -Model="Galaxy S24 Ultra" input.mp4 `` ExifTool gives you granular control over every standard and custom metadata field.

Method 4: Preserve Metadata When Transferring Files

When moving videos from your Galaxy S24 Ultra to a computer via USB or Samsung Smart Switch, verify metadata carries over:

1. Use USB File Transfer mode (not charging-only) when connecting.
2. Drag files directly — do not open them in a viewer during transfer, as some players strip metadata.
3. Use Android apps like FTP Server to transfer over Wi-Fi while preserving all embedded data.
4. If metadata is lost, re-apply it using the desktop methods above.

Common Metadata Problems & Fixes

Problem	Cause	Fix
Date stamp shows wrong time	Camera clock was off	Use ExifTool to overwrite -DateTimeOriginal
GPS missing from video	Location was disabled during recording	Add manually via ExifTool or metadata editor
Platform strips metadata on upload	Platforms like YouTube re-encode	Re-add metadata after download if you re-pull the file
Metadata not visible in Finder (Mac)	Mac doesn't read all XMP fields	Use a dedicated viewer like exiftool or MediaInfo

Expert Tips for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Video Metadata

• Always check before re-encoding: Re-encoding video to add metadata can degrade quality. Use -c copy with FFmpeg to preserve it loss-free.
• Batch editing: If you have multiple S24 Ultra clips, loop over files with ExifTool to tag them all at once — a massive time saver for editors.
• Geo-tagging accuracy: The S24 Ultra uses dual-frequency GPS, giving highly accurate location data. When sharing clips publicly, decide whether you want to preserve or strip GPS coordinates for privacy.
• 8K video metadata: The S24 Ultra's 8K recording capability means large files. Adding metadata before transcoding (not after) avoids processing the massive file twice.

Why This Matters

Proper metadata helps you:

• Maintain an organized video library
• Prove authorship and copyright ownership
• Enable platform discoverability (YouTube, Vimeo)
• Support post-production workflows
• Preserve historical context (date, location, device)

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