ExifCleaner Alternatives

ExifCleaner is described as 'Free app written in Electron framework, opensource desktop GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and video files with simple drag and drop. It's built on top of the proven ExifTool library and supports fast multi-core batch processing of files' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ExifCleaner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and F-Droid apps. The best ExifCleaner alternative is ExifTool, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExifCleaner are Scrambled Exif, Metadata Remover, Exif Eraser and Metadata Cleaner.

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ExifCleaner alternatives are mainly Metadata Editors but may also be Exif Renamers or Privacy Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ExifCleaner.
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ExifCleaner is a free app written in Electron framework, opensource desktop GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and video files with simple drag and drop. It's built on top of the proven ExifTool library and...

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ExifCleaner alternatives page was last updated Feb 25, 2025
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  1. ExifTool icon

    ExifTool

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    ExifTool is a platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files.

    44 ExifTool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ExifTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Change File Dates
    9.  Geotagged Photos

    ExifTool VS ExifCleaner

     
    Comments about ExifTool as an Alternative to ExifCleaner
    Sam Lander
    Positive •May 26, 2024
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    Does everything Exifcleaner does, and a lot more. In other words, much better than Exifcleaner

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    • ExifTool is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ExifCleaner.

    • ExifTool is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ExifCleaner.

    • ExifTool is Free and Open SourceExifCleaner is also Free and Open Source
  2. Scrambled Exif icon

    Scrambled Exif

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    Scrambled Exif (pronounced eggsif) helps you remove the metadata in your pictures before you share them.

    13 Scrambled Exif alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Scrambled Exif screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Remove EXIF Data
    4.  Image Processing

    Scrambled Exif VS ExifCleaner

     
    Comments about Scrambled Exif as an Alternative to ExifCleaner
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 27, 2021
    0

    There are also some paid editions

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    Scrambled Exif icon

    • Scrambled Exif is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ExifCleaner.

    • Scrambled Exif is Free and Open SourceExifCleaner is also Free and Open Source
    • Scrambled Exif is Privacy focused and LightweightExifCleaner is not according to our users
  4. Metadata Remover icon

    Metadata Remover

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    Protect your privacy by removing metadata from your photos, before sharing them on the internet!

    8 Metadata Remover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Metadata Remover screenshot 1

    Metadata Remover Features

    1.  Image Preview
    2.  Remove EXIF Data

    Metadata Remover VS ExifCleaner

     
  5. Exif Eraser icon

    Exif Eraser

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    ExifEraser is a modern, permissionless image metadata erasing application for Android 6.0+.

    26 Exif Eraser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    Exif Eraser screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Image Processing
    4.  Remove EXIF Data

    Exif Eraser VS ExifCleaner

     
  6. Metadata Cleaner icon

    Metadata Cleaner

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    Metadata within a file can tell a lot about you. Cameras record data about when and where a picture was taken and which camera was used. Office applications automatically add author and company information to documents and spreadsheets.

    12 Metadata Cleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Metadata Cleaner screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The software is no longer being maintained.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  Gtk

    Metadata Cleaner VS ExifCleaner

     
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    Kleaner

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    Kleaner is an image metadata cleaner that can handle EXIF, IPTC, XMP and Comments. It is available under the GPL-3.0 license.

    17 Kleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Kleaner screenshot 1

    Kleaner Features

    1.  Remove EXIF Data
    2.  Remove metadata

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  9. AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. icon

    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer.

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    100% Free. Check, Rewrite, Edit, Clean and Manage your Photos and Meta Information!

    44 AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. screenshot 1

    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. Features

    1.  Add GPS Location to Photo Metadata

    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. VS ExifCleaner

     
  10. ExifEase icon

    ExifEase

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    ExifEase is the ultimate solution for managing EXIF data in your digital images, offering a seamless experience for both casual users and professional photographers alike.

    27 ExifEase alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    ExifEase screenshot 1
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    ExifEase Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Remove EXIF Data
    4.  EXIF Editing

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    mat2

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    mat2 is a metadata removal tool, supporting a wide range of commonly used file formats, written in python3: at its core, it's a library, used by an eponymous command-line interface, as well as several file manager extensions.

    15 mat2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Python

    mat2 Features

    1.  Remove metadata

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  12. Exif Metadata icon

    Exif Metadata

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    Exif Metadata lets you quickly and easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your iPhone and iPad photos. It is a must-have tool for serious photographers and casual iPhoneographers alike.

    8 Exif Metadata alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Exif Metadata VS ExifCleaner

     

    • Exif Metadata is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to ExifCleaner.

    • Exif Metadata is Freemium and ProprietaryExifCleaner is Free and Open Source
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    Metapho

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    Check and Edit EXIF Metadata.

    14 Metapho alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Metapho Features

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  14. BatchPurifier icon

    BatchPurifier

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    BatchPurifier can remove metadata from JPEG files in batch, thoroughly removing metadata such as EXIF (including thumbnail), Photoshop image resources (including IPTC), XMP, comments, ICC Profile, and other hidden data types while keeping the JPEG image intact and without...

    16 BatchPurifier alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BatchPurifier screenshot 1

    BatchPurifier Features

    1.  Remove metadata
    2.  Remove EXIF Data

    BatchPurifier VS ExifCleaner

     
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