EXIF Editor vs ExiFox
EXIF Editor
marvins.tools
ExiFox
skulkworks.devSide by side
| Figure | EXIF Editor | ExiFox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Photo Metadata Editors | 7.8 (#9) | 7.9 (#7) |
| Local processing | The tool runs in the browser and says images are never uploaded. | Reads and writes run locally on the Mac; the maker says files are not uploaded and the app works offline without an account or server. |
| Maker | The site is built and maintained by Marvin Wendt. | Skulkworks describes itself as an independent studio built by solo developer Andy Miller; the ExiFox page lists its location as Colorado, USA. |
| Purpose | EXIF Editor displays photo metadata and lets users edit or remove it. | ExiFox reads, edits, strips, and reapplies photo and video metadata, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS tags. |
| Support | The maker invites users to suggest tools or report bugs by messaging Marvin Wendt on X. | The maker says it usually replies to email questions, bug reports, and feature ideas within two business days. |
Plans
In their own words
EXIF Editor
EXIF Editor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ExiFox
ExiFox is a free native Mac app for reading, editing, removing and restoring photo and video metadata. It handles EXIF, IPTC, XMP and GPS tags through a bundled ExifTool binary. Files can be dragged, pasted or browsed into the app, with thumbnails shown in a sidebar. Metadata is grouped and filterable, with inline change indicators and one-click revert or save. EXIF and GPS details can be stripped from one file or a batch. Reusable presets add, change or remove fields and can be exported as JSON, YAML or TOML. Favorite tags help narrow long metadata lists. Processing happens locally; the maker says files are not uploaded and the app works offline without an account or server. ExiFox supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. Distribution is through a direct DMG or Homebrew, with the direct version receiving updates. The app checks for signed HTTPS updates, and the download is Apple Developer ID-signed and notarized. It is free with all features included and no in-app purchases.