ExifTool
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Photo Metadata Editor
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| Fact | ExifTool | Photo Metadata Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | 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. | The repository documents a Windows MSI installer and a portable ZIP release, along with SHA-256 checksums. |
| 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. | The project source is released under the MIT License, while bundled components retain their own licenses and notices. |
| Maintainer | The official site identifies Phil Harvey as the author. | The repository lists HaoXiang Huang as the author. |
| Purpose | ExifTool is a Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing and editing metadata in many kinds of files. | Photo Metadata Editor is an offline Windows desktop editor for EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and QuickTime metadata, powered by a bundled ExifTool runtime. |
ExifTool plans
- ExifToolFree
Photo Metadata Editor plans
- Photo Metadata EditorFree
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.
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.