Excessive Metadata Folder Size?

[gcoupe 63]

I've just discovered that my Metadata folder (C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\MediaBrowser-server\data\Metadata) is almost 50 GB in size.

 

Am I right in thinking that this seems a trifle excessive for a library of 400 movies, 800 TV episodes, and 1,000 music albums? 

[Koleckai Silvestri 1154]

If you're not storing metadata with your media than it can get quite large. All those images and .nfo files add up in space. My metadata folder is almost 7 GB in size and it only has the information that isn't directly stored in the media folders. I have over 900 movies, 10000 television episodes and 366 albums (2013 songs).

Edited November 7, 2015 by Koleckai Silvestri

[ronvp 92]

It seems excessive for your library size.. Try to dig in and see which of your folders inside the metadata folder is causing the problem. For mine, I have only 3GB total and the the bulk (2 GB) is in the people folder. I do not have any music within EMBY..

[gcoupe 63]

Well, I am certainly storing metadata in my media folders - that's why I am surprised that the Metadata folder in the AppData path is so huge. How can I clear this out and start again?

[Koleckai Silvestri 1154]

The only way that I know of clearing it out is deleting it and doing a new Library Scan. That will trigger the resaving of all the necessary metadata. Also remember the ImagesByName folder was merged into this a few server versions back. If you still have an ImagesByNames folder, deleting it will save you some space as well.

[gcoupe 63]

OK, thanks - I'll try this. And indeed, I have an ImagesByName folder as well...

[Happy2Play 9783]

I believe the data\metadata folder is used anymore, the new installs use Server\Metadata.  I deleted my data\metadata folder and it never returned.  All information went to Server\Metadata. 

Edited November 7, 2015 by Happy2Play