ExifTool Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to ExifTool for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is ExifCleaner, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ExifTool and 17 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to ExifTool are Corel AfterShot Pro, Exiv2, Photos Exif Editor 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 (MIT)

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

    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Exiv2 icon

    Exiv2

     5 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  6. 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.

    15 Photos Exif Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. MetaImage icon

    MetaImage

     1 like

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Exif Editor icon

    Exif Editor

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    Edit image EXIF and IPTC metadata on the Mac. The easiest and the simplest way. Edit multiple files at once.

    The tool is useful when you don't want to expose camera to your customers. When your RAW processor doesn't open your file because it doesn't recognise valid.

    16 Exif Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. QromaTag icon

    QromaTag

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    Qroma Photo is a California based startup company that was founded in the summer of 2014 by Tony Knight, a veteran product manager and software developer whose background includes developing digital media products for companies like Apple, Adobe & Tivo.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  13. CyberLink PhotoDirector icon

    CyberLink PhotoDirector

     7 likes

    Enjoy a professional, intuitive photo workflow from CyberLink with tools for advanced editing, management, and enhancement. Native RAW support ensures authentic color and seamless flow from import to final output, offering a complete and non-destructive editing experience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    jhead

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    jhead is a Exif Jpeg header manipulation tool.

    Things jhead can extract from an Exif jpeg file

    Time and date picture was taken Camera make and model Integral low-res Exif thumbnail Shutter speed Camera F-stop number Flash used (yes/no) Distance came.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Better File Attributes icon

    Better File Attributes

     1 like

    A Better Finder Attributes 6 allows you to change JPEG & RAW shooting dates, JPEG EXIF meta-data tags, file creation & modification dates, file flags and deal with invisible files.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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