ExifTool AlternativesMetadata Editors and other similar apps like ExifTool

ExifTool is described as 'Platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files' and is a very popular Metadata Editor in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ExifTool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best ExifTool alternative is ExifCleaner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExifTool are ExifToolGUI, Corel AfterShot Pro, Exiv2 and Geeqie Image Viewer.

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  1. ExifCleaner icon

    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 supports fast multi-core batch processing of files.

    27 ExifCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It has only one function (cleaning) instead of the hundreds of function of ExifTool

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ExifCleaner is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ExifTool.

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

    • ExifCleaner is Free and Open SourceExifTool is also Free and Open Source
    • ExifCleaner is Lightweight and Privacy focusedExifTool is not according to our users
  4. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

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    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    65 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Corel AfterShot Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to ExifTool.

    • Corel AfterShot Pro is Paid and ProprietaryExifTool is Free and Open Source
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    Exiv2

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    Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command line utility to manage image metadata. It provides fast and easy read and write access to the Exif, IPTC and XMP metadata of images in various formats. Exiv2 is available as free software and with a commercial license, and is used in many...

    17 Exiv2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Geeqie Image Viewer icon

    Geeqie Image Viewer

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    Geeqie is a free open software image viewer and organiser program for Linux, FreeBSD and other Unix-like operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Windows
    • NetBSD
    • FreeBSD
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  8. Photos Exif Editor icon

    Photos Exif Editor

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    Batch process and manage EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata for thousands of images, including RAW formats, edit date-time and GPS, remove metadata in bulk, save presets, or restore original details within the session without altering image content.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Metadata++ icon

    Metadata++

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    Edit, modify, add, delete any metadata from audio, video, photo, text.

    24 Metadata++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Because of its Windows interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Metadata++ is Free and ProprietaryExifTool is Free and Open Source
  12. Exif Eraser icon

    Exif Eraser

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    • Exif Eraser is the most popular Android alternative to ExifTool.

    • Exif Eraser is Free and Open SourceExifTool is also Free and Open Source
    • Exif Eraser is Lightweight and Privacy focusedExifTool is not according to our users
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  15. MetaImage icon

    MetaImage

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    MetaImage is the ultimate tool to read, write and edit images metadata. This is first editor that allows you to edit EXIF, IPTC and XMP tags as well as MakerNotes in a beautiful and familiar interface.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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