# Export Metadata

The Export Metadata menu item is used to export a tracks' tagging information and also to export the current filtered display of a Database Viewer window. For more information on exporting an Database Viewer displays, click here.

The following information applies to exporting a track's tagging information.

A track's tagging information can be exported and imported to a Mac OS property list, (plist), file. Large chunks of information such as images and binary data are stored in separate files referenced by the plist.

It is a good idea to place the exported file in a new folder, as many files may be created. The following files may be written:

> OutputFileName.plist
>   This file is the primary source for the exported data. This file refers to any other files which are produced. This file is always written.
> OutputFileName Blob #.png
>   This file contains album artwork stored as a png file. The # is replaced by an incremental number bumped for every blob file which is written.
> OutputFileName Blob #.jpg
>   This file contains album artwork stored as a jpg file. The # is replaced by an incremental number bumped for every blob file which is written.
> OutputFileName Blob #.yateblob
>   This file contains binary data. This is how tag data for Private Information fields and General Encapsulated Object Fields are output. The # is replaced by an incremental number bumped for every blob file which is written.