Welcome to Faces R Us¶
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Metadata Editor with Face Regions
Upload images, detect and tag faces, edit metadata, and export with professional standards
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AI-Powered Face Detection
Automatic face detection with manual editing and tagging capabilities
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Flexible Export Options
Save with embedded metadata, XMP sidecars, or privacy strip mode
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Lossless Image Rotation
Rotate images safely while preserving all metadata
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OCR Text Scanning
Extract dates and text from photo backs using AI-powered OCR
Overview¶
Faces R Us is a web-based application for managing face region metadata in images. Built for photographers, genealogists, and media professionals who need to organize and document people in their photo collections.
Key Features¶
- Image Processing: Upload JPG, HEIC, TIF, or PNG images with automatic rotation
- Metadata Editing: Edit EXIF, XMP, and IPTC metadata with FHMWG essential fields
- Face Detection: AI-powered face detection with manual editing capabilities
- Work-in-Progress: Auto-save your work and resume sessions after login
- Export Options:
- Embed metadata directly in images
- Create XMP sidecar files for backup or privacy
- Convert to JPEG with metadata preservation
- Generate PDF reports
- Multi-Standard Support: MWG, Microsoft Photo, and IPTC face region formats
Supported Image Formats¶
| Format | Extension | Metadata Support | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG | .jpg, .jpeg | Excellent | RECOMMENDED |
| HEIC/HEIF | .heic, .heif | Full | Apple ecosystem |
| TIFF | .tiff, .tif | Full | Archival quality |
| WebP | .webp | Full | Modern format |
| PNG | .png | Unreliable | Use XMP sidecar |
Format Recommendation
For best results with embedded metadata, use JPEG format. For PNG files, always create an XMP sidecar file for reliable metadata storage.
Quick Start¶
- Login to your account at https://app.faces-r-us.com
- Upload an image (up to 20MB)
- Detect faces automatically or add regions manually
- Edit metadata and person names
- Save with your preferred export option
What's New¶
April 2026 Updates:
- Public Registration - Create a free account directly from the login page (5 images/month, no subscription required)
- Image Packs - Purchase prepaid image credits: 50 images for $5, or 1,000 images for $20 (credits never expire)
- My Account Page - View your usage, pack balance, and purchase history
- Pricing Page - Compare plans and purchase Image Packs at /components/pricing.html
February 2026 Updates:
- OCR Text Scanning - Extract text and dates from photos using AWS Rekognition
- Back Image Support - Scan both front and back of photos with automatic file detection
- Improved Date Parsing - Better recognition of date formats with 4-digit year priority
- Draggable Dialogs - Move OCR and Metadata dialogs to view image underneath
- Date Deduplication - Automatic removal of duplicate dates in combined scans
- Date Reliability Sorting - Dates sorted by format reliability and confidence
October 2025 Updates:
- Keyword synchronization across XMP, IPTC, Lightroom, and digiKam
- Privacy Strip Mode for sharing images without metadata
- Format conversion dropdown (convert any format to JPEG)
- Metadata preservation guarantee with ExifTool
- XMP auto-detection for multi-file uploads
- Work-in-progress session recovery fixed
Documentation Sections¶
Getting Started¶
Learn the basics of using Faces R Us, from system requirements to uploading your first image.
Using the Editor¶
Master uploading images, face detection, and region management.
Export Options¶
Understand export options, format conversion, XMP sidecars, and privacy strip mode.
Metadata Standards¶
Learn how metadata is synchronized across multiple standards for maximum compatibility.