I'm looking for an effective method for automating the conversion of a number of images to the WebP image format. I'm particularly interested in a method that will keep the metadata or allow me to add or edit the metadata.
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1Good news: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57575523-93/google-to-fix-some-webp-image-format-shortcomings/ – Henry Mar 21 '13 at 18:01
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The easiest way would be <cfexecute>
with cwebp
https://developers.google.com/speed/webp/docs/precompiled
As for metadata...
WebP format do support EXIF/XMP metadata. The next version of WebP library (libwebp) will have appropriate APIs supporting handling of EXIF/XMP metadata, along with supporting utility binaries to convert JPEG/PNG to WebP format retaining the metadata from original files.
Quoted from WebP Google Group. Meanwhile, follow issue 52 for latest updates? https://code.google.com/p/webp/issues/detail?id=52

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