
ScreenshotMetadata
A Minecraft Fabric mod that automatically adds comprehensive metadata to your screenshots, making them easier to organize and search.
Screenshots


About this Mod
Screenshot Metadata is a Fabric mod that adds context to your screenshots automatically, so they’re still useful months later.
Every time you press F2, the mod collects information from your current game state and saves it with the screenshot. That can include your username, coordinates, dimension, biome, time, and other optional details depending on your settings. The idea is simple: screenshots should tell you what was happening, not just what it looked like.
You can choose how metadata is stored:
- PNG metadata for info embedded directly in the image
- XMP sidecar for compatibility with image/file tools
- JSON sidecar for easy parsing, scripting, and archive workflows
This makes the mod useful for players who document builds, track exploration, or keep progress logs across worlds and servers. Instead of guessing where a screenshot came from, you can immediately see the important details.
All settings are available in Mod Menu. You can pick output formats, switch capture profiles, and control privacy options (like how sensitive fields are handled). The default behavior is lightweight and automatic, so once it’s installed, you can just play normally and let it handle the metadata in the background.
Available Versions
How to Install ScreenshotMetadata on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ScreenshotMetadata". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 25w46a, 1.21.10 (+9 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ScreenshotMetadata server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ScreenshotMetadata compatible with fabric?
ScreenshotMetadata officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 25w46a, 1.21.10. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ScreenshotMetadata – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ScreenshotMetadata consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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