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EXIF Magic 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 AndroidiPhoneMac
EXIF 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.
Visit EXIF Magic Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
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
| EXIF Magic | Metadata Stripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | solution7media.com | infinitecreation.io |
| On photo metadata editors | #3 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
EXIF Magic: what it does well
- Identifies 128 fields across five metadata groups.
- Can remove all metadata or selected groups.
- Adds locations using maps, addresses, or coordinates.
- Checks exports for remaining sensitive metadata.
- Processes photos on-device, according to the maker.
What to know first
- Replacing an original requires full library access.
- Original replacement is limited to library-selected photos.
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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