ExiFox
ExiFox is a free Mac app for reading, editing, removing, and reapplying photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags.
What ExiFox is
ExiFox is a free Mac app for reading, editing, removing, and reapplying photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. It uses a bundled ExifTool binary to handle the metadata tags and formats that ExifTool exposes. Files can be added by dragging, pasting, or browsing, and thumbnails appear in a sidebar. Metadata is grouped and filterable, with change indicators and one-click revert or save controls. Users can remove EXIF and GPS details from one file or a batch. Reusable presets can add, change, or remove fields and can be exported as JSON, YAML, or TOML; favorite tags help narrow long lists. Reads and writes happen locally on the Mac. The maker says files are not uploaded and the app works offline without an account or server. ExiFox is a native universal app for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer, supporting Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is free with all features included, without a trial or in-app purchases. The maker offers a direct DMG and Homebrew installation, and says the direct version is the one being updated.
Good
- Works with photo and video metadata
- Can remove EXIF and GPS data in batches
- Presets can be exported in three formats
- Processes files locally and works offline
- All features included at no cost
Watch out
- Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or newer
- No trial is offered
- Direct download is the version being updated
Who it suits
ExiFox suits photographers, videographers, and others who want to inspect or change metadata carried by their files. It is for Mac users on macOS 14 or newer.
Verdict
ExiFox covers metadata editing, batch cleanup, and reusable presets in a free Mac app. Its macOS requirement and locally focused workflow are important fit considerations.
Plans and prices
From ExiFox's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ExiFox | Free | Free · nothing to unlock · no trial · no in-app purchases · all features included |
The facts
Each one read from ExiFox's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Distribution
- The maker offers a direct DMG download and Homebrew installation; it says the direct version is the one being updated.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Editor
- Metadata is grouped and filterable, with inline change indicators and one-click revert or save.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Favorites
- Users can mark metadata tags as favorites and filter long lists to find fields.checked 8 Oct 2001
- File handling
- Files can be added by dragging, pasting, or browsing, with thumbnails shown in a sidebar.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker describes ExiFox as built for photographers, videographers, and anyone concerned with the metadata their files carry.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Local processing
- Reads and writes run locally on the Mac; the maker says files are not uploaded and the app works offline without an account or server.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Metadata coverage
- It uses a bundled ExifTool binary to read the metadata tags and formats exposed by ExifTool.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Presets
- Reusable metadata presets can add, change, or remove fields, and can be exported as JSON, YAML, or TOML.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy controls
- Users can remove EXIF and GPS details from one file or a batch in one pass.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- ExiFox reads, edits, strips, and reapplies photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Signing
- The downloaded app is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker says it usually replies to email questions, bug reports, and feature ideas within two business days.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Updates
- The app checks for updates and installs them in place; updates are signed and delivered over HTTPS.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Colorado, USAchecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker
- Skulkworks describes itself as an independent studio built by solo developer Andy Miller; the ExiFox page lists its location as Colorado, USA.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platforms and requirements
- ExiFox is a native SwiftUI universal Mac app for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer, supporting Apple silicon and Intel Macs.checked 8 Oct 2001
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