MetaForge is a paid desktop app from Automata Labs for batch photo metadata work on Windows and macOS. Its tools cover EXIF, IPTC, and XMP workflows, including removing sensitive data, organizing libraries, and writing copyright or keyword information. Privacy Mode locally removes geolocation, altitude, and camera serial numbers from batches. Simulate Run previews planned moves and renames, flags name collisions, and counts RAW files before changes are applied. Auto-Organize can create folders from EXIF year, month, camera make, camera model, or file extension, with an option to copy instead of move. The app batch-writes copyright, author, and IPTC keywords and supports XMP sidecar sync policies for RAW photos. The maker describes an on-device Rust engine for tens of thousands of files, offline operation after installation, no telemetry or analytics SDK, and a 20-language interface. Reading formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and HEIC, plus common RAW sidecars. Distribution includes the Microsoft Store and direct Windows purchase.
Who it is for
MetaForge suits photographers who need local batch metadata cleanup, RAW sidecar workflows, library organization, or privacy-focused preparation before sharing. It is aimed at Windows and macOS users who prefer offline processing.
What is good
- Removes location and camera identifiers locally
- Previews moves, renames, collisions, and RAW counts
- Organizes folders using EXIF fields
- Supports batch copyright and IPTC writing
- Works offline without listed telemetry SDKs
What to know first
- No free plan
- No price is listed
- Supported reading formats are specified
- Direct purchase is described for Windows
Verdict
MetaForge combines privacy cleanup, previewable file organization, and metadata writing in a desktop workflow. Its local, offline design may appeal to photographers handling large batches, but buyers must request or locate pricing details.
MetaForge plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo metadata editors
- Free plan
- No
- Metadata scope
- exif_iptc_xmp
- Batch editing
- Yes
- RAW file support
- Yes
- Platform
- cross_platform
- GPS metadata tools
- Yes
