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Photos Exif Editor vs SetEXIFData
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 trial Windows
Photos Exif Editor combines broad metadata coverage, RAW support, batch processing, GPS editing, and presets in a Windows desktop tool. Its 24-hour unrestricted trial allows evaluation before choosing the paid plan.
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Free trial LinuxMacWindows
SetEXIFData brings a broad set of metadata tasks into a batch workflow and supports three desktop operating systems. Check ExifTool’s format support and use a copy when changing camera Make or Model fields in RAW files.
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| Photos Exif Editor | SetEXIFData | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Photos Exif Editor: $29.95 a year | SetEXIFData: €12.94, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exifedit.com | sds82.com |
| On photo metadata editors | #29 of 31 | #25 of 31 |
Photos Exif Editor: what it does well
- Batch editing across thousands of images
- Supports more than 20 formats, including RAW
- Edits EXIF, IPTC, and XMP tags
- Manual GPS coordinate editing
- Reusable metadata presets
What to know first
- No free plan
- Original metadata restoration ends when app closes
- Windows-only platform
- Paid subscription
SetEXIFData: what it does well
- Batch-process files and folders.
- Set dates from filenames or Google JSON exports.
- Export metadata as HTML, JSON, Markdown, or text.
- License covers macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What to know first
- Unregistered use cannot modify media files.
- Metadata writing depends on ExifTool support.
- Not all metadata tags can be removed.
- Changing camera fields may corrupt some RAW files.
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