GeoSetter

Free plan Windows

What GeoSetter is

GeoSetter is a free Windows desktop tool for viewing and editing image geodata and IPTC, XMP and Exif metadata. It reads and writes JPEG, TIFF and camera RAW formats including DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW, RAF, RW2 and RWL, and uses ExifTool to write data. Add coordinates and altitude by placing them on an embedded Google Maps display or entering them directly. GeoSetter can also synchronize images with NMEA, GPX, PLT, Sony LOG, IGC and other track files, fill location fields and altitude automatically, and export to Google Earth. Batch editing and metadata templates are supported. Map display and automatic location data need an internet connection. The interface is available in 13 languages, including English, French, Japanese and Chinese. The listed current version is 3.5.3, released on 29 October 2019. GeoSetter requires Internet Explorer 10 or higher; its embedded map does not work correctly on Windows XP. The free plan is listed as free, with no usage restrictions.

Who it suits

GeoSetter suits Windows users who manage geodata and metadata for digital-camera images, including RAW files. It is useful for people who need batch editing, track synchronization or Google Earth export.

What it does well

Free with no usage restrictions
Reads and writes JPEG, TIFF and RAW formats
Supports batch editing and metadata templates
Synchronizes images with multiple track file types
Offers 13 interface languages

What to know first

Windows only
Requires Internet Explorer 10 or higher
Map and automatic location data need internet
Embedded map does not work correctly on Windows XP

Limits

The free plan has no usage restrictions. GeoSetter requires Windows and Internet Explorer 10 or higher; map display and automatic location data need an internet connection.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
GeoSetter	Windows only · Internet Explorer 10+ · no usage restrictions	Free

As geosetter.de lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the GeoSetter website.
Choose the installation executable or ZIP archive from the official download page.
Use a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 10 or higher.
Install or unpack GeoSetter, then open image files to view or edit their metadata.

Verdict

GeoSetter brings geodata editing, metadata tools and track synchronization into a free Windows application. Check its Internet Explorer requirement and internet-dependent map features against your setup.

Questions

How much does GeoSetter cost?

GeoSetter is free, with a listed plan price of $0.

Which platforms does GeoSetter support?

GeoSetter is available for Windows desktop.

Which image formats does it support?

It reads and writes JPEG and TIFF, along with camera RAW formats including DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW, RAF, RW2, and RWL.

Does GeoSetter have a usage limit?

The free plan has no usage restrictions.

Does GeoSetter need an internet connection?

Its embedded Google Maps display and automatic location data require an internet connection.

What does GeoSetter use to write metadata?

It uses ExifTool by Phil Harvey.

Facts from GeoSetter's own pages

Automatic location data: The software can automatically fill location IPTC fields and altitude values, requiring an internet connection. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Current version: The listed current version is 3.5.3, released on 29 October 2019. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Downloads: The official download page provides a 24 MB installation executable and a 26 MB ZIP archive. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Geotagging: Users can set geodata on the embedded map or enter coordinates and altitude directly. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Google Earth: GeoSetter supports Google Earth export. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Image formats: It reads and writes JPEG, TIFF and multiple camera RAW formats including DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW, RAF, RW2 and RWL. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Intended users: The software is aimed at managing geodata and metadata for images such as those taken by digital cameras. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Interface languages: The interface is available in English, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Czech, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Norwegian. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Maps: It displays coordinates, image directions and tracks on an embedded Google Maps map, which requires an internet connection. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Metadata engine: GeoSetter uses ExifTool by Phil Harvey for writing data. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Security: The website states that it uses SSL or TLS encryption for confidential data transmission and has activated IP anonymization. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Support: Users can submit bug reports and feature requests through a Mantis account or contact [email protected], with responses dependent on the developer's spare time. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Track synchronization: It synchronizes images with NMEA, GPX, PLT, Sony LOG, IGC and other track files. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
What it does: GeoSetter is a freeware Windows tool for viewing and changing geodata and IPTC/XMP/Exif metadata in image files. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026
Windows dependency: GeoSetter requires Internet Explorer 10 or higher, and its embedded map does not work correctly on Windows XP. · geosetter.de, 30 Sept 2026

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