Use the metadata-update presets when a supported MP4/M4V file already contains the video and audio you want. You can change information such as the title, description and artwork without running another video encode.
Update an existing file
- Back up the file before its first edit.
- Add it to iFlicks and select it.
- Review the metadata. Correct any unwanted online match, or load existing metadata from the file.
- Choose Update Metadata. Choose Update Metadata and Rename if you also intend to rename the file.
- Start processing to write the changes.
- Reopen the result and check the updated fields in your target application.
Editing a field in iFlicks is preparation; processing writes the intended changes. This workflow can modify the existing file, so it should not be treated as creating an automatic backup.
When to choose a different preset
Use a conversion preset when changing video, audio or subtitle tracks. An MKV file also needs an appropriate container-conversion workflow before it can be treated as an MP4/M4V metadata update.
If streaming optimization is enabled, the file may still need a full rewrite after the metadata change. That extra disk activity is different from re-encoding video. A library application may also require a metadata refresh before showing the saved changes.