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Attributor vs Metadata Stripper
Both stand on photo metadata editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Attributor 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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Metadata Stripper provides offline batch metadata removal while keeping original images intact. It covers JPEG, PNG, and WebP, but not RAW files.
Visit Metadata StripperThe facts
| Attributor | Metadata Stripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | infinitecreation.io |
| On photo metadata editors | #5 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
Attributor: what it does well
- Edits metadata without re-encoding images
- Local Ollama AI requires no cloud upload
- Batch editing leaves unchecked fields unchanged
- Includes CSV presets for four stock agencies
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- TIFF and RAW images are unsupported
- Icon view shows only the opened folder’s root files
- Auto-save is disabled in batch mode
Metadata Stripper: what it does well
- Keeps originals untouched and saves cleaned copies separately.
- Reports metadata categories during scanning.
- Processes images offline after installation.
- Preserves ICC color profiles.
- Free and open-source desktop app.
What to know first
- Does not support RAW files.
- macOS Gatekeeper or Windows SmartScreen may show a warning.
- PNG removal is limited to specified metadata chunks.
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