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Forensically
29a.ch/photo-forensicsAlso covers image forensics and photography
Analyze images with free online photo forensics tools for error levels, noise and hidden edits.
Alternatives
The Best Sherloq Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives7 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Sherloq? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 7 are free or have a free plan and 9 are open source.
Inspect digital images with Sherloq's open-source forensic analysis tools.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionForensicallyAnalyze images with free online photo forensics tools for…Free or freemium optionPixelPeeperInspect camera settings and Lightroom edits embedded in…Open source optionExifLooterFind geolocation data in image URLs and directories, then…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forensically | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | ExifLooter | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | Darktable | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Photini | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | LightZone | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | stegpy | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Exif Tool Gui | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Raw Therapee | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | FotoForensics | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Aperisolve | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
All Sherloq alternatives
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Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Find geolocation data in image URLs and directories, then inspect the results with OpenStreetMap integration.
3
Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Develop RAW photos and manage photography workflows with darktable, an open-source application.
4
Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Edit EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata in digital photographs with Photini, a free desktop application.
5
Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Edit photos with LightZone, a digital darkroom application for Mac, Windows and Linux.
6
Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Encode information in image, audio or video files with stegpy, a program based on the least-significant-bit method.
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Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Manage ExifTool from a Windows interface with ExifToolGui, a graphical front end for the metadata utility.
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Also covers open source and photography · same kind of open-source project
Process RAW photographs with RawTherapee, a cross-platform image editing program.
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FotoForensics
fotoforensics.comAlso covers photography
Submit an image for forensic analysis with FotoForensics and explore its tutorials and recent views.
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Aperisolve
aperisolve.frAlso covers photography
Inspect image layers and bit planes with Aperi'Solve's online steganography analysis platform.
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Also covers photography · free plan
Inspect camera settings and Lightroom edits embedded in photos with PixelPeeper.
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Hdrmerge
github.com/jcelaya/hdrmergeAlso covers photography · same kind of open-source project
Combine two or more RAW exposure files into one RAW image with an extended dynamic range using HDRMerge.
13
Also covers photography · free
RawTherapee is a free, cross-platform raw photo processing program for developing raw files from digital cameras.
14
Also covers photography · free plan
Optimize images and convert them to Base64 strings with this free online encoder.
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EXIF Data Viewer
exifdata.comAlso covers photography
View, edit and remove EXIF metadata from images with this privacy-focused online tool.
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Also covers photography
Merge RAW exposures into HDR images with HDRMerge and consult its user manual.
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CameraSummary
camerasummary.comAlso covers photography
Extract EXIF camera information from JPEG images with this online metadata viewer.
18
Also covers photography · free
Blur faces, redact text and hide private details in images with this free browser-based editor.
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Image Scrubber
everestpipkin.github.io/image-scrubberAlso covers photography
Scrub images by blurring or painting over sensitive areas, then save the edited file.
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adarsus
adarsus.com/en/remove-metadata-online-document…Also covers photography
Remove hidden metadata and data from images and other files with MetaClean's web service.
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Canon Camera Museum
global.canon/en/c-museum/camera-series.htmlAlso covers photography
Browse Canon cameras by product series in the Canon Camera Museum's online collection.
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Also covers photography · free
Read a non-commercial encyclopedia covering cameras and photography equipment.
23
Also covers photography · free plan
View, create and edit EXIF metadata with Exif Pilot, a free image metadata editor.
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Also covers photography · free
Hide information inside image files with OpenStego, a free steganography and watermarking program.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Darktable24 alternativesCanon Camera Museum24 alternativesExifLooter24 alternativesRawTherapee24 alternativesLightZone24 alternativesstegpy24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Sherloq?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Sherloq are Forensically, ExifLooter, and Darktable.
Is there a free alternative to Sherloq?
Yes. PixelPeeper, RawTherapee, and Base64 Image are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Sherloq?
Yes: ExifLooter, Darktable, Photini, and LightZone.
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