ExifTool
6.6#4 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitExifTool vs TagSmith
What both publish
| Fact | ExifTool | TagSmith |
|---|---|---|
| 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 maker says official releases are distributed through the Microsoft Store and describes the app as free. |
| Purpose | ExifTool is a Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing and editing metadata in many kinds of files. | TagSmith is a Windows desktop app for viewing and batch-editing photo and video metadata, including dates, GPS, keywords, and location fields. |
| Support | The maker directs users to the ExifTool forum to discuss issues. | The maker offers email support and directs users to GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, or discussions. |
ExifTool plans
- ExifToolFree
TagSmith plans
- TagSmithFree
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 TagSmith if…
TagSmith may suit photographers, video creators, stock photographers, archivists, and people restoring dates to scans or WhatsApp exports. It is a fit for users who want batch metadata edits on Windows and may prefer to keep ordinary work offline.