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Best Photo Metadata Editors in 2026
Image files can carry details such as camera information or location, and metadata editors provide tools to inspect or change those details. Compared on metadata scope, documented file formats, and RAW support, the options can be assessed against the files you work with. Batch editing and metadata templates may matter for repeated tasks, while GPS metadata tools help distinguish location-related capabilities. Platform, free-plan availability, and paid-from information offer further comparison points. FREE Browser, ExifTool, and ExifCleaner are among the entries shown. Use the listed specifications to focus on the formats and metadata tasks relevant to your photo library.
- 31 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Metadata Stripper
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsMetadata Stripper provides offline batch metadata removal while keeping original images intact. It covers JPEG, PNG, and WebP, but not RAW files.
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ExifCleaner
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsExifCleaner combines batch metadata removal with a per-file change view and privacy options. Check format support and the reversible PDF behavior before relying on it for sensitive documents.
- 3
EXIF Magic
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMacEXIF Magic offers detailed metadata inspection and removal options, with export checks and on-device processing. Its original-replacement option has a specific photo-selection and access requirement.
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ExifTool
Free plan APILinuxMac+2ExifTool offers broad metadata handling through a command-line application and Perl library, with a C++ interface for applications.
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Attributor
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsAttributor covers metadata editing, batch workflows, and agency-oriented CSV export for common image formats. Users working with TIFF or RAW files will need another approach.
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BlankFile
Free plan iPhoneChoose BlankFile if you need to view or edit photo metadata on an iPhone and its supported formats match your files.
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EXIF Editor
Free plan WebEXIF Editor offers straightforward metadata viewing across several formats, with editing and removal confined to JPEG.
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Exif Lens
Free plan iPhoneExif Lens combines EXIF inspection with editing and privacy cleanup, including batch actions. Its free plan covers viewing, while editing features are listed under paid Pro options.
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ExiFox
Free plan MacExiFox 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.
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Exif Pilot
Free plan WindowsExif 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.
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ExifPurge
Free plan ExtensionMacWindowsExifPurge combines batch metadata removal in a portable application with a format-preserving browser extension.
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Photini
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsPhotini combines broad metadata editing with geotagging, image-region labels, and social uploads in a free desktop application.
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ExifToolGUI
Free plan WindowsExifToolGUI combines broad metadata viewing with editing, batch changes, export, and GPS-related features in a Windows app. Check the ExifTool requirement and online map needs against your setup.
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GeoSetter
Free plan WindowsGeoSetter brings geodata editing, metadata tools and track synchronization into a free Windows application.
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Metadata Editor
Free plan WebChoose Metadata Editor for free browser-based metadata reading, JPEG or TIFF editing, or supported-format metadata removal without an account.
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MetaFix: EXIF Editor
Free plan AndroidChoose MetaFix if you want an Android tool for managing EXIF data, especially GPS details, while keeping originals unchanged.
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MetaImage
Free plan MacMetaImage covers a broad range of metadata and batch workflows on Mac. Note its system requirement and the limits on MakerNotes and direct Photos editing.
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MetaX
Free plan iPhoneMetaX offers photo metadata inspection, editing, and removal on iOS, with processing kept on the device. It is free to download; optional tips are available as in-app purchases.
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PhotoME
Free plan WindowsPhotoME brings broad metadata viewing and several export and location tools to Windows.
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Photo Metadata Editor
Free plan WindowsPhoto Metadata Editor combines offline metadata editing with backup and verification steps. Check file-specific write support and the unsigned status of release artifacts before choosing it.
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Simple Photo Meta
Free plan LinuxMacSimple Photo Meta covers metadata browsing, search, and editing locally, including GPS-related information.
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TagSmith
Free plan WindowsChoose TagSmith if you need a free Windows app for batch photo and video metadata work, with previews, timestamp recovery, and location tools.
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ExifEdit
Free plan Android - 24
Photo Exifer
Free trial iPhoneMacPhoto Exifer focuses on detailed metadata control and photo-library maintenance, with substantial batch and cleanup functions.
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SetEXIFData
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsSetEXIFData brings a broad set of metadata tasks into a batch workflow and supports three desktop operating systems.
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