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Import Images using MetaData
How can I import a bunch of images based on metadata (date) or (time) or both of the image ?
Microsoft Word does not natively support the automated insertion of images into a document based on their metadata, such as capture date or time. Images are treated as individual objects that must be inserted manually. While metadata (including EXIF details like capture date, GPS coordinates, and other attributes) remains embedded within the image file itself, Word does not provide functionality to access, filter, or organize images by this metadata during the insertion process.
May considering below:
- Manual insertion: You can insert images one by one and then use Word fields or captions to manually add metadata text
- Macros or VBA scripting: Advanced users often rely on VBA macros to read image metadata (using Windows APIs or external libraries) and then insert images into Word according to rules (e.g., by date/time)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/view-or-change-the-properties-for-an-office-file-21d604c2-481e-4379-8e54-1dd4622c6b75
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5215336/inserted-photo-metadata