MetaForge
5.3#30 in photo metadata editorsmacOSWindows
VisitMetaForge vs Photo Metadata Editor
Photo Metadata Editor
6.6#4 in photo metadata editorsFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MetaForge | Photo Metadata Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The product page links to Microsoft Store and describes direct purchase as available for Windows. | The repository documents a Windows MSI installer and a portable ZIP release, along with SHA-256 checksums. |
| Maker | Automata Labs describes itself as an independent software publisher based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2025. | The repository credits HaoXiang Huang as the author. |
| Purpose | MetaForge is a desktop app for batch photo metadata work, including stripping sensitive data, organizing libraries by EXIF, and writing copyright and IPTC keywords. | Photo Metadata Editor is an offline Windows desktop editor for EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and QuickTime metadata, powered by a bundled ExifTool runtime. |
MetaForge plans
- MetaForge perpetual license—
Photo Metadata Editor plans
- Photo Metadata EditorFree
Pick MetaForge if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.