{"id":2536522,"date":"2024-12-02T08:16:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=2536522"},"modified":"2025-10-20T14:21:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:21:01","slug":"moving-forward-with-metadata-metadata-editor-classic-is-retiring","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/announcements\/moving-forward-with-metadata-metadata-editor-classic-is-retiring","title":{"rendered":"Moving forward with metadata: Metadata Editor Classic is retiring"},"author":5491,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37101],"tags":[],"industry":[],"product":[36571,36551],"class_list":["post-2536522","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","product-arcgis-enterprise","product-arcgis-online"],"acf":{"short_description":"Metadata editor classic is retiring in 2025 (in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise) and the unified metadata editor will be the new experience.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Metadata editor classic is retiring in 2025 in both ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, and the new, unified, metadata editor will be the <strong><em>go-to<\/em><\/strong> for populating and updating metadata in ArcGIS. We are excited to be moving forward, and wanted to share timelines, next steps, and resources with you.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2546402,"id":2546402,"title":"Metadata","filename":"Metadata.png","filesize":24407,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/announcements\/moving-forward-with-metadata-metadata-editor-classic-is-retiring\/metadata-5","alt":"","author":"358732","description":"","caption":"","name":"metadata-5","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2536522,"date":"2024-10-28 11:36:19","modified":"2024-10-31 21:52:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":826,"height":205,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":115,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":191,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","large-width":826,"large-height":205,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","1536x1536-width":826,"1536x1536-height":205,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","2048x2048-width":826,"2048x2048-height":205,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":205,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Metadata.png","wide_image-width":826,"wide_image-height":205}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h3><strong>Retirement timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Metadata editor classic is expected to be retired in 2025.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ArcGIS Online<\/strong> \u2013 Metadata editor classic is planned to be retired and will no longer be available with the first ArcGIS Online release in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ArcGIS Enterprise<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\">\u2013 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\">Metadata editor classic is planned to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\"> be<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\">retire<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\"> and will no longer be available<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42391410 BCX0\"> with the ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 release in 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>ArcGIS Pro<\/strong> &#8211; ArcGIS Pro will continue to support both the classic and new metadata editors for the foreseeable future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>For ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Enterprise, metadata previously saved using metadata editor classic will automatically be opened and saved when using the metadata editor.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2568192,"id":2568192,"title":"Moving Forward with Metadata","filename":"movingforwardmetadataeditor-ezgif.com-optimize1.gif","filesize":888744,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/movingforwardmetadataeditor-ezgif.com-optimize1.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?attachment_id=2568192","alt":"","author":"358732","description":"","caption":"Good metadata supports the FAIR (findability, accessibility, interoperability, reusability) data principles which fosters trust, accountability, and ultimately, making better decisions with data. 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Therefore, you can continue to create and manage standards-based metadata using the new and improved metadata editor. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185614625 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185614625 BCX0\"><span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">For a smooth transition, it is encouraged to adjust your organization&#8217;s workflows to use the new metadata editor in preparation for the retirement of metadata editor classic.<\/span><\/span> <span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Proactive evaluation and adoption of the metadata editor is recommended to test your workflows. If you encounter concerns or obstacles during this process, please share your feedback on the <a id=\"menur1cg\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\/ct-p\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\" href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\/ct-p\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Metadata, Catalogs and Search\">Metadata, Catalogs and Search<\/a> Esri Community, or reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.esri.com\/en-us\/overview\">Esri Support<\/a> for assistance. This feedback will help in addressing issues effectively and connecting you with relevant supporting materials or teams.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185614625 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nLooking ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Historically, metadata editing in ArcGIS varied across products. The metadata editor was developed to reduce the complexity and unify the metadata editing experience across ArcGIS. This editor is now available across all foundational ArcGIS products\u2014<strong>ArcGIS Pro<\/strong>, <strong>ArcGIS Online<\/strong>, and <strong>ArcGIS Enterprise<\/strong>. The primary goal is to make metadata creation and maintenance faster and easier, enabling users to manage metadata more efficiently and consistently. Through these advancements, we look forward to a more efficient, collaborative, and innovative approach to metadata management across ArcGIS.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nResources<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/announcements\/introducing-metadata-editor-beta\/\">Introducing Metadata Editor Beta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/announcements\/metadata-editor-out-of-beta\/#:~:text=The%20new%20metadata%20editor%20is%20officially%20out%20of%20Beta%20for,and%20ensures%20effective%20content%20sharing.\">The New Metadata Editor is Out of Beta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-pro\/data-management\/metadata-editor-is-now-available-in-arcgis-pro-3-5\">Metadata Editor is now available in ArcGIS Pro 3.5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doc.arcgis.com\/en\/arcgis-online\/manage-data\/edit-metadata.htm\">Edit metadata<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doc.arcgis.com\/en\/arcgis-online\/manage-data\/edit-metadata.htm\">\u00a0<\/a>(ArcGIS Online)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.arcgis.com\/en\/portal\/latest\/use\/metadata.htm\">View and edit metadata<\/a> (ArcGIS Enterprise)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.arcgis.com\/en\/pro-app\/latest\/help\/metadata\/edit-metadata.htm\">Edit metadata<\/a> (ArcGIS Pro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Connect with us<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Please reach out to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\/ct-p\/metadata-catalogs-and-search\">Esri Community<\/a> if you have questions, concerns, and\/or clarifications about the retirement or the transition to the new, unified, metadata editor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The progression to the unified metadata editor reflects Esri&#8217;s commitment to providing and improving tools for effective metadata management. Embracing this change will ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and capabilities within the ArcGIS platform.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><em>This blog was updated on October 20, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":5491,"user_firstname":"Maria","user_lastname":"Jordan","nickname":"Maria Jordan","user_nicename":"mariajordan","display_name":"Maria Jordan","user_email":"mjordan@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:17:11","user_description":"Maria Jordan is a senior product marketer at Esri specializing in ArcGIS products and apps designed to improve community engagement, communication, collaboration, and data sharing. 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