Best Photo Metadata Editors in 2026
Updated
Photo metadata editors help you inspect and update the details stored with image files. Compare metadata scope and batch editing to gauge how each option handles individual files and repeated changes; documented file formats and RAW support can help you check compatibility with your images. For location-related work, look at GPS metadata tools, and consider whether templates suit the way you manage recurring metadata. ExifCleaner, ExifTool, and Photini are among the named options to compare. Platform, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing round out the criteria, giving you practical points to weigh against the types of photos and metadata tasks you handle.
31ranked
18free plans on this page
$0.99/molowest paid tier
11 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Photo Metadata Editors 25 channels on this page · 148 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromMetadata scopeBatch editingRAW file supportPlatformGPS metadata toolsMetadata templates Spec sheet Score
01 ExifTool Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
02 ExifCleaner Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 Metadata Stripper Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportNoPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
04 Photini Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
05 Photo Metadata Editor Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingNoRAW file supportPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 EXIF Magic Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingRAW file supportPlatformmobileGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
07 Exif Pilot Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 SetEXIFData Free planNoPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 Exif Lens Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexifBatch editingYesRAW file supportPlatformmobileGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 GeoSetter Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 MetaFix: EXIF Editor Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexifBatch editingYesRAW file supportPlatformmobileGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
12 PhotoME Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingNoRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
13 QromaTag Free planNoPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptcBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
14 ExiFox Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
15 FREE Browser Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexifBatch editingRAW file supportPlatformmobileGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 4/8spec lines stated 6.8
16 Photo Exifer Free planNoPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
17 EXIF Editor Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexifBatch editingRAW file supportPlatformwebGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 4/8spec lines stated 6.7
18 EXIF Studio Free planPaid from$9.99/moMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
19 ExifToolGUI Free planPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
20 Metadata Editor Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingRAW file supportNoPlatformwebGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
21 MetaX Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopebroaderBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformmobileGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
22 Photos Exif Editor Free planNoPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templatesYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
23 TagSmith Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportYesPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
24 Attributor Free planPaid fromMetadata scopeexif iptc xmpBatch editingYesRAW file supportNoPlatformdesktopGPS metadata toolsMetadata templates 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
25 ExifPurge Free planYesPaid fromMetadata scopeexifBatch editingYesRAW file supportPlatformcross platformGPS metadata toolsYesMetadata templates 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Metadata scope | Batch editing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExifTool | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | Yes | |
| 2 | ExifCleaner | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | |
| 3 | Metadata Stripper | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | Yes | |
| 4 | Photini | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | |
| 5 | Photo Metadata Editor | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif_iptc_xmp | No | |
| 6 | EXIF Magic | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | ||
| 7 | Exif Pilot | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | Yes | |
| 8 | SetEXIFData | 7.0 | No | No | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | ||
| 9 | Exif Lens | 6.9 | Free plan | $0.99/mo | Yes | exif | Yes | |
| 10 | GeoSetter | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | |
| 11 | MetaFix: EXIF Editor | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif | Yes | |
| 12 | PhotoME | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | No | |
| 13 | QromaTag | 6.9 | No | No | exif_iptc | Yes | ||
| 14 | ExiFox | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | Yes | |
| 15 | FREE Browser | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif | ||
| 16 | Photo Exifer | 6.8 | No | broader | Yes | |||
| 17 | EXIF Editor | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif | ||
| 18 | EXIF Studio | 6.7 | $9.99/mo | 9.99 /mo | broader | Yes | ||
| 19 | ExifToolGUI | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | ||
| 20 | Metadata Editor | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | ||
| 21 | MetaX | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | broader | Yes | |
| 22 | Photos Exif Editor | 6.7 | No | $2.50/mo | No | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | |
| 23 | TagSmith | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | |
| 24 | Attributor | 6.6 | exif_iptc_xmp | Yes | ||||
| 25 | ExifPurge | 6.5 | Yes | exif | Yes |
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