How do I retain metadata on pictures when exporting?
I am SO unbelievable frustrated. For the longest time I have been trying to figure out how to export pictures from my iPhone/iCloud to an external hard drive. HOWEVER, anytime I try it, no matter what way I choose (click and drag, using the export button with different options selected, exporting from the iCloud photos website, etc) the metadata does not stay!!!! The dates the pictures were taken show up FINE in my phone/iCloud, however, as soon as I move the picture, the dates reset to the current date or close to.
I talked to Apple and they said there is no way to retain the meta data and if I wanted to, I could edit each photo's data individually. I have 30 GB of pictures... I won't be doing that.
I had to buy extra storage on my iCloud because I haven't yet found a successful way to get my pictures off of it.
I'm not trying to be dramatic, but this may push me away from Apple. If I'm not able to download my pictures, and keep the dates they were taken in the file, I'm almost tempted to go with an android for my next phone. Dated pictures are SO important, especially when you have growing kids!! :'(((((
Help me get my information??
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4