ExiFox
5.9#18 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planmacOS
VisitExiFox vs ExifTool
What both publish
| Fact | ExiFox | ExifTool |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The maker offers a direct DMG download and Homebrew installation; it says the direct version is the one being updated. | The maker offers a full Perl distribution, Windows executables and a macOS package; the Windows and macOS packages omit some files included in the full distribution. |
| File handling | Files can be added by dragging, pasting, or browsing, with thumbnails shown in a sidebar. | The application accepts file names, directory names, or standard input as sources. |
| Headquarters | Colorado, USA | Canada |
| Purpose | ExiFox reads, edits, strips, and reapplies photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. | ExifTool is a Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing and editing metadata in many kinds of files. |
| Support | The maker says it usually replies to email questions, bug reports, and feature ideas within two business days. | The maker directs users to the ExifTool forum to discuss issues. |
ExiFox plans
- ExiFoxFree
ExifTool plans
- ExifToolFree
Pick ExiFox if…
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.
Pick ExifTool if…
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.