The main problem with remote purchasing: Messenger cut out EXIF!

In the workshop, photographers often complain: * “A seller from another city sent me a photo of the carcass via WhatsApp / Telegram. I upload it to your site, but the site gives an error: EXIF ​​not found! What to do?"*.

Let's look at how social networks and instant messengers are destroying the MakerNote utility area.

Why do instant messengers cut out the MakerNote block?

1. Traffic optimization and compression (JPEG Compression):When sending photos via messenger as standard compresses an image from 24 MP to 2 MP, simultaneously cutting out **absolutely all EXIF metadata** to save kilobytes.
2. Privacy Scrubbing:Messengers deliberately remove GPS geolocation tags, serial numbers and owner's name for user safety reasons.

2 Ways to transfer pure source with 100% EXIF

1. In Telegram: Sending “File without compression” (File / Document)

When sending, click the paperclip icon -> select **File / Document** instead of Gallery. In this case Telegram will transfer the byte-to-byte exact original `.NEF` or `.JPG` file with all MakerNote service tags!

2. Yandex Drive / Google Drive / DropBox

Ask the seller to upload the source to a folder on the cloud and provide a direct download link.

Table for storing EXIF ​​in various communication channels

File transfer channel	Does it save the picture?	Does MakerNote and ShutterCount save
Telegram (Uncompressed file)	Yes (100% original)	Yes (100% EXIF ​​preservation)
Yandex Disk / Google Drive	Yes (100% original)	Yes (100% EXIF ​​preservation)
WhatsApp / Telegram (Regular photo)	Compresses up to 2 MP	No (Removes MakerNote 100%)