
ExifCleaner
6.1#11 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visit

| Fact | ExifCleaner | ExifTool |
|---|---|---|
| License | ExifCleaner is free and open source software released under the MIT License. | The author says ExifTool uses the Perl Artistic License, which permits embedding it in a commercial application under stated conditions and does not require a donation. |
| Purpose | ExifCleaner strips metadata from supported images, media files, and PDFs. | ExifTool is a Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing and editing metadata in many kinds of files. |
ExifCleaner suits people who want to remove metadata from supported files in batches on a desktop computer. It may also suit users who want to inspect which metadata fields were removed.
ExifTool suits people who need command-line or library-based access to metadata across varied file types. It can also suit developers integrating its capabilities into C++ applications.