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MetaForge

Ch 296.3of 31Photo Metadata Editors
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2Metadata scopeexif iptc xmp
  3. 3Batch editingYes
  4. 4RAW file supportYes
  5. 5Platformcross platform
  6. 6GPS metadata toolsYes
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Overview

MetaForge is ranked #29 of 31 in photo metadata editors on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows.

MetaForge plans and pricing

All plans
MetaForge perpetual license One-time purchase; no subscription. Price not stated on the product page. Perpetual license · offline after install · Microsoft Store or direct purchase automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on photo metadata editors

Free plan
Noautomatalabs.ca
Metadata scope
exif_iptc_xmpautomatalabs.ca
Batch editing
Yesautomatalabs.ca
RAW file support
Yesautomatalabs.ca
Platform
cross_platformautomatalabs.ca
GPS metadata tools
Yesautomatalabs.ca

Facts

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.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Privacy Mode
Privacy Mode removes geolocation, altitude, and camera serial numbers locally from photo batches.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Preview
Simulate Run previews planned moves and renames, flags name collisions, and counts RAW files before changes are committed.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Organization
Auto-Organize can build folders from EXIF year, month, camera make, camera model, and file extension, with options to copy instead of move.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Metadata writing
The app batch-writes copyright, author, and IPTC keywords and offers XMP sidecar sync policies for RAW photos.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Performance and interface
The maker describes a Rust engine designed to process tens of thousands of files, with progress throughput display and an interface in 20 languages.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Data handling
The maker says metadata operations run on-device, the app works offline after installation, and shipping builds have no telemetry or analytics SDK.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Supported formats
The listed formats are JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC for reading, and common camera RAW sidecars.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Distribution
The product page links to Microsoft Store and describes direct purchase as available for Windows.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Support
The maker routes technical issues through its Support Center and licensing or sales questions through dedicated inboxes.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker positions MetaForge for people who need to strip metadata before sharing, preview batch changes, organize large photo libraries, or avoid cloud metadata tools.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026
Maker
Automata Labs describes itself as an independent software publisher based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2025.automatalabs.ca · 8 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2025automatalabs.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Ontario, Canadaautomatalabs.ca · 28 Sept 2026

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