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Exif Pilot
What Exif Pilot is
Exif Pilot is Windows software for viewing, creating, editing, and removing image metadata. It works with EXIF, EXIF GPS, IPTC, and XMP data, and its free editor can add, change, or remove image keywords. It imports and exports EXIF and IPTC data through XML, MS Excel, and CSV text files, and can create or edit Photo Sphere metadata for panorama images. JPEG, TIFF, PNG, DNG, NEF, PEF, CR2, CRW, JP2, ORF, SRW, ARW, SR2, and PSD support reading, editing, and creation; MRW, RW2, PGF, EPS, HEIC, and RAF are read-only. A paid Batch Editing Plugin adds multi-photo processing, tag copying across photos, metadata import and export, and command-line editing and creation. The plugin costs 79.95 EUR once, and its processed files must be in the same directory. Excel import and export with the 64-bit version requires specified Microsoft Excel and Access components. The maker says no upgrades or technical support are planned.
Who it suits
Exif Pilot suits Windows users who need to work with image metadata, including GPS, keywords, and panorama metadata. Its paid plugin is for users who need batch processing or command-line tools.
What it does well
- Free editor handles four metadata types.
- Adds, edits, and removes image keywords.
- Supports XML, Excel, and CSV data exchange.
- Includes Photo Sphere metadata tools.
- Supports many camera and image formats.
What to know first
- Some supported formats are read-only.
- Batch-processed files must share a directory.
- No upgrades or technical support are planned.
- 64-bit Excel exchange requires Microsoft components.
Limits
The free Exif Pilot plan is a basic EXIF editor. Batch processing is part of the 79.95 EUR one-time plugin and requires processed files to be in the same directory.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Exif Pilot | Free · Basic EXIF editor | Free |
| Batch Editing Plugin | 79.95 EUR · Bulk editing · processed files must be in the same directory · per-user license | €79.95, paid once |
As colorpilot.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Exif Pilot website.
- Use the free Exif Pilot plan for basic EXIF editing.
- Install and run it on Windows.
- For batch features, obtain the Batch Editing Plugin for 79.95 EUR once.
- Keep files for plugin processing in the same directory.
Verdict
Exif Pilot covers several image metadata formats and provides a free editor for common tasks. Check its tag limitations, format support, and lack of planned support before relying on it.
Questions
Is Exif Pilot free?
Yes. The Exif Pilot plan is free and provides a basic EXIF editor.
How much does the Batch Editing Plugin cost?
It costs 79.95 EUR once and uses a per-user license.
Which platforms does Exif Pilot support?
Windows is the listed platform.
What metadata formats can it handle?
It can view, edit, create, and remove EXIF, EXIF GPS, IPTC, and XMP data. The free editor can also add, edit, and remove image keywords.
Can it process multiple photos?
Yes. The Batch Editing Plugin adds multi-photo processing, tag copying, metadata import and export, and command-line editing and creation. Processed files must be in the same directory.
Who makes Exif Pilot?
The maker identifies itself as Two Pilots and lists Rais Garifullin as its legal information contact.
Facts from Exif Pilot's own pages
- Batch directory limit
- Files processed by the Batch Editing Plugin must be located in the same directory. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Batch features
- The paid plugin adds multi-photo processing, copying one tag value to another across photos, metadata import and export, and command-line editing and creation. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Excel dependency
- For Excel import and export with the 64-bit version, the maker lists MSExcel x64, MSAccess x64, and the x64 Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable as requirements. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1991 · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Tbilisi, Georgia · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Import and export
- It can import and export EXIF and IPTC data using XML, MS Excel, and CSV text files. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Keywords
- The free editor can add, edit, and remove image keywords. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The maker identifies itself as Two Pilots and gives Rais Garifullin as its legal information contact. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Metadata formats
- It can view, edit, create, and remove EXIF, EXIF GPS, IPTC, and XMP data. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Photo Sphere
- It can edit and create Photo Sphere metadata for panorama images. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker's privacy policy says website personal-data processing is handled under GDPR and applicable country-specific data-protection regulations. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Exif Pilot is software for creating, viewing, and editing EXIF data. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support and upgrades
- The maker says the program is provided as-is, no upgrades are planned, and no technical support is provided. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported formats
- JPEG, TIFF, PNG, DNG, NEF, PEF, CR2, CRW, JP2, ORF, SRW, ARW, SR2, and PSD support metadata reading, editing, and creation; MRW, RW2, PGF, EPS, HEIC, and RAF are read-only. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Tag limitation
- Exif Pilot can view only tags it knows and can change only some tags, which may vary by camera brand. · colorpilot.com, 28 Sept 2026
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