A Defensible Photo Log for Every Property Damage Claim
Photo Metadata Exporter helps insurance claims adjusters turn iPhone inspection photos into a structured Excel claim log — timestamps, GPS coordinates, and camera details for every shot — in seconds. Because all processing happens on-device, claimant photos never leave your iPhone, which keeps PII and sensitive property images out of cloud services.
The hidden cost of unstructured claim photos
Property-damage adjusters take dozens of iPhone photos per inspection — but raw photos alone slow the file:
- close Carriers and claims systems want structured metadata, not just JPEGs
- close Manually transcribing dates and locations adds 15–30 minutes per claim
- close Photos shared via cloud links can run afoul of PII policies and state-specific privacy rules
- close Late-discovery disputes ("was that photo taken before or after the loss?") are hard to rebut without timestamps
From iPhone Photos library to claim file in 60 seconds
Photo Metadata Exporter reads EXIF metadata directly from the iOS Photos library and writes a standard .xlsx — one row per photo, one column per field. The Excel file slots straight into your existing claim packet, no cloud step required.
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Group photos by claim
Use an iOS album per claim number. The album-selection mode in the app then exports all photos in a single tap.
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Pick adjuster-relevant fields
Date, Time, GPS coordinates, Camera Model, and File Size are typically sufficient. Save your field configuration for repeat use across claims.
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Attach to the claim file
Export the .xlsx and attach to the claim — or use the ZIP option to bundle photos and the metadata sheet in one file for the underwriter.
Fields that speed up carrier acceptance
Most major carriers prefer structured photo logs over raw photo dumps. These fields meet the typical bar.
Establishes when the inspection occurred and rules out post-event capture.
Pins each photo to the property — useful for multi-building inspections and disputed-location claims.
Documents the device used. Useful if a claim is later disputed and you need to authenticate the source.
Demonstrates the photos are originals, not screenshots or compressed re-saves.
Frequently asked questions — Insurance Adjusters
Specific to insurance adjusters workflows