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ExifToolGUI

Ch 196.7of 31Photo Metadata Editors
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Metadata scopeexif iptc xmp
  4. 4Batch editingYes
  5. 5RAW file supportYes
  6. 6Platformdesktop
  7. 7GPS metadata toolsYes
  8. 8Metadata templatesYes
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Overview

ExifToolGUI is ranked #19 of 31 in photo metadata editors on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

ExifToolGUI plans and pricing

All plans
ExifToolGUI Free GPL-3.0 · Windows desktop application github.com · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on photo metadata editors

Metadata scope
exif_iptc_xmpgithub.com
Batch editing
Yesgithub.com
RAW file support
Yesgithub.com
Platform
desktopgithub.com
GPS metadata tools
Yesgithub.com
Metadata templates
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
ExifToolGUI is a graphical interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Metadata viewing
The project describes its goal as viewing all metadata tags recognized by ExifTool.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Metadata editing
The GUI supports editing frequently used metadata tags and modifying multiple selected files at once where appropriate.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Metadata formats
The documentation lists metadata export to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, and HTML files.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
GPS and maps
The app includes an OpenStreetMap map feature and geocoding using Overpass API or geocode.maps.co; internet access must be enabled for map and geocoding features.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Map integration
MapTiler registration and an API key are required to choose additional map base layers beyond the standard layers.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Windows integration
Optional Windows features include Explorer context menu registration, single-instance mode, and minimizing to the system tray.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
ExifTool dependency
ExifTool is a requirement, and the installer can take care of required components; some features require a recent ExifTool version.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Portable option
A portable version is available and does not need installation; it creates temporary files and saves settings under the user's APPDATA directory by default.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Supported Windows
The documentation says it should run on Windows 7 and 8 in 32-bit or 64-bit, recommends Windows 10 or 11 for map and geocoding, and excludes Windows XP or earlier.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Security and source
The project states that all source code is on GitHub, uses no closed-source third-party libraries, and is licensed under GPL-3.0.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Image operations
JPG rotation and cropping are handled in native Delphi code, without requiring Jhead.exe or Jpegtran.exe.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Release
The repository identifies V6.3.12, updated May 8, 2026, as its released version and links to a latest release download.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Maker
The project README says Frank revived the ExifToolGUI project in 2023; it does not state an HQ or founding year for a company.github.com · 11 Oct 2026

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