ExiFox

Free plan Mac

What ExiFox is

ExiFox is a free Mac app for reading, editing, removing, and restoring photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. It uses a bundled ExifTool binary for the metadata tags and formats that ExifTool exposes. Files can be added by dragging, pasting, or browsing, with thumbnails in a sidebar. The editor groups and filters metadata, shows inline changes, and offers one-click revert or save. Users can remove EXIF and GPS details from one file or a batch. Reusable presets can add, change, or remove fields and export as JSON, YAML, or TOML; favorites help narrow long tag lists. Reads and writes take place locally on the Mac, and the maker says the app works offline without an account or server. ExiFox requires macOS 14 Sonoma or newer and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is free with all features included, with no trial or in-app purchases.

Who it suits

ExiFox suits photographers, videographers, and others who want to inspect or change the metadata their files carry. It is for Mac users who need batch cleanup, reusable presets, or local offline processing.

What it does well

Reads and edits EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags.
Removes EXIF and GPS data from batches.
Presets export as JSON, YAML, or TOML.
Processes files locally and works offline.
Free with all features included.

What to know first

Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or newer.
Available for macOS only.
No free trial is offered.

Limits

The app requires macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. Its free plan includes all features, with no trial, unlocks or in-app purchases.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
ExiFox	Free · nothing to unlock · no trial · no in-app purchases · all features included	Free

As skulkworks.dev lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://skulkworks.dev/exifox.
Download the direct DMG or install through Homebrew.
Run it on macOS 14 Sonoma or newer on an Apple silicon or Intel Mac.
Add files by dragging, pasting or browsing.
Edit metadata, apply a preset, or remove EXIF and GPS details; save the changes.

Verdict

ExiFox combines broad metadata editing with batch removal, presets, and local processing. It is a focused option for Mac users who meet its system requirement and need these controls.

Questions

How much does ExiFox cost?

ExiFox costs nothing. All features are included, with no trial or in-app purchases.

Which platforms does ExiFox support?

It is a native Mac app for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer, supporting Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

What metadata can ExiFox handle?

It reads, edits, strips and reapplies EXIF, IPTC, XMP and GPS tags, using the formats and tags exposed by its bundled ExifTool binary.

Can ExiFox process files in batches?

Yes. It can remove EXIF and GPS details from a batch in one pass.

Does ExiFox upload files?

The maker says reads and writes run locally, files are not uploaded, and the app works offline without an account or server.

Who makes ExiFox?

It is made by Skulkworks, an independent studio built by solo developer Andy Miller. The ExiFox page lists Colorado, USA as its location.

Facts from ExiFox's own pages

Distribution: The maker offers a direct DMG download and Homebrew installation; it says the direct version is the one being updated. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Editor: Metadata is grouped and filterable, with inline change indicators and one-click revert or save. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Favorites: Users can mark metadata tags as favorites and filter long lists to find fields. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
File handling: Files can be added by dragging, pasting, or browsing, with thumbnails shown in a sidebar. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Colorado, USA · skulkworks.dev, 28 Sept 2026
Intended users: The maker describes ExiFox as built for photographers, videographers, and anyone concerned with the metadata their files carry. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Local processing: Reads and writes run locally on the Mac; the maker says files are not uploaded and the app works offline without an account or server. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Maker: Skulkworks describes itself as an independent studio built by solo developer Andy Miller; the ExiFox page lists its location as Colorado, USA. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Metadata coverage: It uses a bundled ExifTool binary to read the metadata tags and formats exposed by ExifTool. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms and requirements: ExiFox is a native SwiftUI universal Mac app for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer, supporting Apple silicon and Intel Macs. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Presets: Reusable metadata presets can add, change, or remove fields, and can be exported as JSON, YAML, or TOML. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy controls: Users can remove EXIF and GPS details from one file or a batch in one pass. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: ExiFox reads, edits, strips, and reapplies photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Signing: The downloaded app is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The maker says it usually replies to email questions, bug reports, and feature ideas within two business days. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026
Updates: The app checks for updates and installs them in place; updates are signed and delivered over HTTPS. · skulkworks.dev, 8 Oct 2026

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