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From Lookup Table to Rich Metadata: How to Convert CUBE to XMP for Pro Color Workflows

In the world of professional photo and video editing, color grading is the secret sauce that separates a flat image from a cinematic masterpiece. Two of the most common file types you will encounter in this space are CUBE files (used for 3D LUTs) and XMP files (used primarily by Adobe software for presets and profiles).

To convert a cube to XMP, follow these steps: convert-cube-to-xmp

exiftool -XMP-cube:Dimensions="Time,Product" -XMP-cube:TotalSales=45000 target.pdf

Using in Real Projects

Tools & libraries

  • Python: defusedxml, pyxmp (low-level)
  • Node.js: xmp-toolkit, xml2js
  • Command line: exiftool can inject XMP packets into files

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