ExifTool
6.6#4 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitExifTool vs Simple Photo Meta
Simple Photo Meta
6.4#9 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ExifTool | Simple Photo Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | ExifTool is a Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing and editing metadata in many kinds of files. | Simple Photo Meta is a local desktop application for viewing and editing IPTC and EXIF metadata in image files. |
ExifTool plans
- ExifToolFree
Simple Photo Meta plans
- Simple Photo MetaFree
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 Simple Photo Meta if…
It may suit Linux and macOS users who want to inspect and edit image metadata locally, including GPS information. It is a poor fit for anyone unwilling to risk using alpha software on valuable image files.