ExiFox
5.9#17 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planmacOS
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Photo Metadata Editor
6.6#4 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | ExiFox | Photo Metadata Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The maker offers a direct DMG download and Homebrew installation; it says the direct version is the one being updated. | The repository documents a Windows MSI installer and a portable ZIP release, along with SHA-256 checksums. |
| 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. | The application processes files locally and says it does not upload photos or metadata or download OCR models at runtime. |
| Maker | Skulkworks describes itself as an independent studio built by solo developer Andy Miller; the ExiFox page lists its location as Colorado, USA. | The repository credits HaoXiang Huang as the author. |
| Purpose | ExiFox reads, edits, strips, and reapplies photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. | Photo Metadata Editor is an offline Windows desktop editor for EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and QuickTime metadata, powered by a bundled ExifTool runtime. |
| Signing | The downloaded app is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. | Public release artifacts are unsigned when no trusted code-signing certificate is configured, and SHA-256 checksums do not verify publisher identity. |
ExiFox plans
- ExiFoxFree
Photo Metadata Editor plans
- Photo Metadata EditorFree
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 Photo Metadata Editor if…
Photo Metadata Editor suits Windows users who want to inspect and edit image or video metadata without uploading files. It may fit users who need GPS tools or local OCR, provided their chosen tags and files support writing.