ExifToolGUI
ExifToolGUI is a free, open-source Windows desktop interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool.
What ExifToolGUI is
ExifToolGUI is a free, open-source Windows desktop interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool. Its stated goal is to display all metadata tags ExifTool recognizes, while editing focuses on frequently used tags. Users can change metadata in multiple selected files at once where appropriate and export metadata to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, or HTML files. The app includes an OpenStreetMap view and geocoding through Overpass API or geocode.maps.co; these features require internet access. Additional map base layers require MapTiler registration and an API key. ExifTool is required, and the installer can handle the required components, though some features need a recent ExifTool version. A portable version is available without installation and saves settings under APPDATA by default. The documentation says it should run on Windows 7 and 8 in 32-bit or 64-bit, recommends Windows 10 or 11 for maps and geocoding, and excludes Windows XP or earlier. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0 and says its source code is on GitHub.
Good
- Displays metadata tags recognized by ExifTool.
- Edits multiple selected files where appropriate.
- Exports to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, and HTML.
- Portable version does not need installation.
- Supports RAW files and GPS metadata tools.
Watch out
- Windows XP and earlier are excluded.
- ExifTool is required.
- Map and geocoding features need internet access.
- Extra map base layers require MapTiler registration and an API key.
Who it suits
ExifToolGUI suits Windows users who want a graphical way to inspect or edit image metadata, including across multiple selected files. It may also suit users who need GPS or map features and can provide internet access.
Verdict
ExifToolGUI combines broad metadata viewing with focused editing and export options in a Windows desktop app. Its map features have extra connectivity and setup requirements, and some functions need a recent ExifTool version.
Plans and prices
From ExifToolGUI's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ExifToolGUI | Free | GPL-3.0 · Windows desktop application |
The facts
Each one read from ExifToolGUI's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- ExifTool dependency
- ExifTool is a requirement, and the installer can take care of required components; some features require a recent ExifTool version.checked 11 Oct 2001
- GPS and maps
- The app includes an OpenStreetMap map feature and geocoding using Overpass API or geocode.maps.co; internet access must be enabled for map and geocoding features.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Image operations
- JPG rotation and cropping are handled in native Delphi code, without requiring Jhead.exe or Jpegtran.exe.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Map integration
- MapTiler registration and an API key are required to choose additional map base layers beyond the standard layers.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Metadata editing
- The GUI supports editing frequently used metadata tags and modifying multiple selected files at once where appropriate.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Metadata formats
- The documentation lists metadata export to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, and HTML files.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Metadata viewing
- The project describes its goal as viewing all metadata tags recognized by ExifTool.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Portable option
- A portable version is available and does not need installation; it creates temporary files and saves settings under the user's APPDATA directory by default.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- ExifToolGUI is a graphical interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Release
- The repository identifies V6.3.12, updated May 8, 2026, as its released version and links to a latest release download.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Security and source
- The project states that all source code is on GitHub, uses no closed-source third-party libraries, and is licensed under GPL-3.0.checked 11 Oct 2001
The company
- Maker
- The project README says Frank revived the ExifToolGUI project in 2023; it does not state an HQ or founding year for a company.checked 11 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Supported Windows
- The documentation says it should run on Windows 7 and 8 in 32-bit or 64-bit, recommends Windows 10 or 11 for map and geocoding, and excludes Windows XP or earlier.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Windows integration
- Optional Windows features include Explorer context menu registration, single-instance mode, and minimizing to the system tray.checked 11 Oct 2001
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