According to the present invention, separately from an image file, an XML file is created in which link information for referencing the image file by link and attached information related to an image of the image file are described, and an archive file is created into which the XML and the image file are archived. Thereby, the attached information related to an image, such as attribute information and image-taking conditions of the image, can be easily utilized. Furthermore, since the two files are archived, handling ability in recording and communication can be advantageously prevented from being impaired.
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