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Read, write and edit image metadata with ExifTool, a command-line application and Perl library.
About exiftool
ExifTool is a command-line application and Perl library for reading, writing and editing meta information in image, audio and video files. It handles EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, maker notes and other metadata formats. The homepage describes packages for Windows, macOS and Unix systems.
It can also process whole directory trees, rename files by metadata such as date, and extract embedded thumbnails and preview images from RAW files. The homepage states that the exiftool.org website was disabled by its hosting provider and is a temporary stop-gap. Documentation, downloads and support are directed to the SourceForge ExifTool page until this is resolved.
Key features
- Reads and writes EXIF, GPS, IPTC and XMP metadata
- Reads and writes maker notes from many digital camera brands
- Reads timed GPS data from MOV, MP4 and AVI videos
- Geotags images from GPS track log files with time drift correction
- Shifts date and time values to correct image timestamps
- Compares metadata differences between two files
Best for: Photographers and developers who need to read or edit metadata in image, audio and video files from the command line.
Good for
- Supports a large number of metadata formats and camera maker notes
- Offers several output formats, including tab-delimited, HTML, XML and JSON
- Automatically backs up the original image when writing metadata
Watch out for
- The exiftool.org website is currently disabled, and downloads point to SourceForge
- The Windows and macOS packages contain only the executable, without the full HTML documentation
exiftool at a glance
- Website
- exiftool.org
- Category
- Design & Creative › Photography
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
exiftool alternatives
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Manage ExifTool from a Windows interface with ExifToolGui, a graphical front end for the metadata utility.
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View, create and edit EXIF metadata with Exif Pilot, a free image metadata editor.
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Edit EXIF metadata and manage image files stored locally or in cloud services with TheExifer.
View, edit and remove EXIF metadata from images with this privacy-focused online tool.
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exiftool FAQ
Where can I download ExifTool?
The homepage says download links point to SourceForge to reduce load on the exiftool.org server. Documentation and support are also directed to the SourceForge ExifTool page.
Do the Windows and macOS packages include the full documentation?
No. The homepage states that these versions contain the executable only and do not include the HTML documentation or other files of the full distribution.
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