Android App that saves EXIF Data to Screenshots with Camera?

As you likely know, every time you take a photo the resulting file stores more information than just the photo you see. Along with the file name and file extension there is a TON of data stored including the GPS coordinates, the device type, whether flash was used, lens, etc... this extra data is called EXIF Data (Exchangeable image file format).

Unfortunately, Android screenshots don't seem to save EXIF data. Some basic research has shown that the iPhone stores SOME data to screenshots and a limited number of Android Devices have modified the software to store things like package name in the file name.

Are there any apps that can be downloaded from the Play Store that will force EXIF data to be saved into the screenshot files? Hopefully by using this 3rd party app to execute the screenshot? If not, is this something that could be developed or do developers not have access to those permissions?

 

The ultimate goal is for the screenshot to detect and embed:

• Device Make & Model
• Package Name of App/Game on Screen

Hoping we can use this information to funnel into the Devices and Apps/Games sections here on Android Forums to make them more interactive, interesting, and helpful!

Any ideas (on this and/or similar ideas of interest)?

 

I've got a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and when I take a screenshot the Make and Model are not stored in the EXIF data.

You may not PERSONALLY find the information helpful, but if someone takes a screenshot of:

• An app to get support/help (YouTube for example)
• A game to share a gameplay (Insane Bird for example)

It would be great if they could upload the image here on AndroidForums and have it automatically categorized by package name so people can find the information in that section. Same would go for devices.... doesn't make sense to you?

 

There are Xiaomi MIUI devices that save the "package name" as part of the FILE NAME when you take a screenshot- so I know it's possible. Might need to be OS level or have Root though I guess?Now I'm wondering if there are screenrecording apps that do the same, too. Hmm.

 

That's what I'm suggesting... an option in settings that would automatically save screenshots with the name of the foreground app in the file name. Rather than manually having to name it.