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# metadataForSidecarFile

```
optional var metadataForSidecarFile: Data { get }
```

## Discussion

\abstract The metadata returned is a pre-formatted NSData that represents a fully-formed sidecar file, and should be compatible with the MediaExtension FormatReader.
\discussion The metadata will contain the initial processing parameters from the sidecar file, along with any adjustments made on the RAW processor.

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