ExifTool AlternativesMetadata Editors and other similar apps like ExifTool

Apps similar to ExifTool include ExifCleaner, which is free and open source. Other options are ExifToolGUI, Exiv2, Corel AfterShot Pro and FrameTags. You're spoiled for choice with Metadata Editors like ExifTool: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and Android.

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  1. ExifCleaner icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  2. Exiv2 icon
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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...

    25 Exiv2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. FrameTags icon
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    FrameTags is a PySide6 desktop utility that allows photographers to apply metadata to large photo sets in bulk. In version 1, users can select directories, scan with optional recursive traversal, choose metadata fields to apply, preview changes before writing, and apply metadata...

    41 FrameTags alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    22 Photos Exif Editor alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Archyv icon
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    Archyv is a native macOS app for managing large photo and media collections in bulk. It runs twelve focused processes over a folder you choose: batch renaming from each file's own metadata, manual pattern renaming, image conversion to six formats, duplicate and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. Metadata++ icon
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    Edit, modify, add, delete any metadata from audio, video, photo, text.

    32 Metadata++ alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    115 Geeqie Image Viewer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Windows
    • NetBSD
    • FreeBSD
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  9. ExifEase icon
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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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    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. MetaImage icon
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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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