MetaScope 1.2.9 (Build 34)
Expanded video metadata editing with 6 new fields, human-readable GPS coordinates, batch GPS polarity flip, and video GPS batch operations.
MetaScope 1.2.9 (Build 34)
March 2026 - Build 34
MetaScope 1.2.9 significantly expands video metadata editing, introduces human-readable GPS coordinates, fixes GPS batch operations for video files, and adds a new batch operation to correct wrong-hemisphere GPS data.
Video Editor Expansion
A broader, more capable video metadata editor.
125-Field Registry
The metadata field registry grows from 119 to 125 fields. A new Production & Media category adds six QuickTime-only fields — genre, year, album, director, producer, and composer — directly editable in the video editor.
Expanded Video Editing
Seven more fields are now editable for video: headline, label, usage terms, credit, source, date created, and date modified. XMP location fields (city, state, country, sublocation) are now readable and writable for video as well, with dual-write to XMP and QuickTime namespaces so your edits always show.
GPS & Location
Improved coordinate display and new batch capabilities.
Human-Readable GPS Coordinates
Coordinates now appear in Degrees, Minutes, Seconds format — 51 deg 59' 43.53" N — instead of raw decimal values. Altitude is shown with above/below sea level context. Both improvements apply everywhere GPS data appears in the app.
Batch Flip GPS Polarity
A new batch operation corrects a common GPS error where coordinates are recorded in the wrong hemisphere. If your drone or camera recorded S instead of N, or W instead of E, you can flip the polarity in one step — for latitude, longitude, or both at once.
Geolocation Popup Picker
The 7 geolocation batch modes are now presented in a popup menu, replacing a segmented control that clipped labels at narrower window widths.
Instant GPS Refresh
After running any batch GPS operation, the info panel now reflects the updated coordinates right away. No more reselecting files to see your changes.
Bug Fixes
- GPS batch operations for video: Batch GPS operations (add, update, remove, offset, copy, flip polarity) now correctly write
QuickTime:GPSCoordinatesfor MOV/MP4. Read-only formats (AVI, MKV) show a clear error instead of silently failing. - Keyboard shortcuts restored: CMD+A, CMD+C, CMD+V, CMD+Z, and arrow key navigation work reliably after clicking any info panel tab. Arrow keys no longer produce a system beep when the thumbnail grid is in the background.
- Video preview crash: Fixed a crash when rapidly switching between video files in the info panel preview.
Requirements
- macOS 15.6 or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
Get MetaScope
MetaScope is available on the Mac App Store. Free tier includes 5 edits per day. MetaScope Pro unlocks unlimited edits and all professional features.
✨ New Features
- Expanded Video Editor: Registry grows from 119 to 125 fields with a new Production & Media category. Six QuickTime-only fields (genre, year, album, director, producer, composer) plus seven more fields now editable for video.
- GPS DMS Display: Coordinates now appear in Degrees, Minutes, Seconds format with altitude shown as above or below sea level, across all GPS views in the app.
- Batch Flip GPS Polarity: New batch geolocation operation corrects coordinates recorded in the wrong hemisphere — flip latitude (N/S), longitude (E/W), or both at once.
- Geolocation Popup Picker: The 7 geolocation batch modes now use a popup menu instead of a segmented control, with full labels visible at any window width.
🔧 Improvements
- XMP location fields (city, state, country, sublocation) are now readable and writable for video files with dual-write to XMP and QuickTime namespaces.
- GPS data in the info panel refreshes immediately after any batch GPS operation — no more reselecting files to see changes.
🐛 Bug Fixes
- GPS Batch Operations for Video: Batch GPS operations (add, update, remove, offset, copy, flip polarity) now correctly write QuickTime:GPSCoordinates for MOV/MP4. Read-only formats (AVI, MKV) show a clear error instead of silently failing.
- Keyboard Shortcuts Restored: CMD+A/C/V/Z and arrow key navigation work reliably after clicking any info panel tab. Arrow keys no longer trigger a system beep when the thumbnail grid lacks focus.
- Video Preview Crash: Fixed a crash when rapidly switching between video files in the info panel preview.
📦 Download Information
File Size: ~55 MB
System Requirements:
- macOS 15.6 or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac