png-meta-editor/README.md
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# PNG Metadata Editor v1.0.0
A graphical tool for viewing and editing metadata in PNG files.
![PNG Metadata Editor Screenshot](screenshot.png)
## Features
- View all metadata fields (tEXt, zTXt, iTXt chunks) in PNG files
- Add, edit, and delete metadata fields
- Pretty-print JSON-formatted values
- Copy metadata values to clipboard
- Visual indication of unsaved changes
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Python 3.6+
- Tkinter (usually included with Python)
### Dependencies
Install required packages using pip:
```bash
pip install pillow pngmeta
```
## Usage
1. Run the application:
```bash
python png-meta-editor.py
```
2. Open a PNG file using the "Open PNG File" button
3. View metadata in the tree view on the left
4. Select a field to see its full value in the detail pane
5. Use the buttons to add, edit, or delete fields
## Building for Distribution
### Mac OS (using py2app)
1. First install the required build tools:
```bash
pip install py2app
```
2. Build the application bundle:
```bash
python setup.py py2app
```
3. The resulting .app bundle will be in the `dist/` directory
### Windows (using PyInstaller)
```bash
pyinstaller --name="PNG Metadata Editor" \
--windowed \
--onefile \
--icon=AppIcon.ico \
png-meta-editor.py
```
### Linux (using PyInstaller)
```bash
pyinstaller --name="PNG Metadata Editor" \
--windowed \
--onefile \
png-meta-editor.py
```
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
## Author
Robert Tusa
[Your Contact Information]
## Version History
- **1.0.0 (2026-01-05)**: Initial release