View and edit all aspects of EXIF data from JPG or RAW images containing different metadata formats.
ExifTool is a freeware metadata reader app and digital camera tool, developed by Phil Harvey for Windows.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of ExifTool to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this metadata reading program.
View and edit all aspects of EXIF data from JPG images
ExifTool is a platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files. ExifTool supports many different metadata formats including EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, JFIF, GeoTIFF, ICC Profile, Photoshop IRB, FlashPix, AFCP and ID3, as well as the maker notes of many digital cameras by Canon, Casio, FLIR, FujiFilm, GE, HP, JVC/Victor, Kodak, Leaf, Minolta/Konica-Minolta, Nikon, Nintendo, Olympus/Epson, Panasonic/Leica, Pentax/Asahi, Phase One, Reconyx, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Sigma/Foveon and Sony.
Does ExifTool have a GUI (graphical user interface)?
Unfortunately this utility is command-line interface only. But don't worry, it's really not that difficult to use the command line in Windows. Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time and type cmd, then enter. Browse to the directory where you've saved the ExifTool executable and run it. It will display the usable options.
When you run the executable, it will list all available ExifTool commands for you to use.
Features of ExifTool
- Advanced features: Advanced features for experienced users including the ability to create custom tags and manipulate metadata.
- Batch processing: Ability to perform batch processing of metadata.
- Command line interface: Command line interface for advanced users and automation.
- Customizable output: Customizable output options to choose which metadata to display.
- Fast processing: Fast processing speed even when dealing with large numbers of files.
- File format support: Supports a wide range of file formats including JPEG, TIFF, PNG and more.
- Metadata extraction: Extract metadata from a variety of file formats including image, audio and video files.
- Multi-file support: Ability to read and write metadata for multiple files at once.
- User-friendly interface: User-friendly interface with detailed information on the metadata of a file.
- Versatile tool: Can be used for a variety of tasks such as photo organizing, metadata analysis and more.
- Wide range of metadata types: Support for a wide range of metadata types including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS and more.
- Write protection: Option to protect metadata from being written to a file.
Compatibility and License
ExifTool is provided under a freeware license on Windows from camera software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 12.96 is the latest version last time we checked.
Phil Harvey accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
What version of Windows can ExifTool run on?
ExifTool can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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