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ExifToolGUI
What it is
ExifToolGUI is a free, open-source Windows desktop interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool. It aims to display every metadata tag recognized by ExifTool, while editing focuses on frequently used tags and can apply changes to multiple selected files where appropriate. Metadata can be exported to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, and HTML files. The application includes an OpenStreetMap view and geocoding through Overpass API or geocode.maps.co, which require internet access. Selecting additional map base layers requires MapTiler registration and an API key. ExifTool is required, and the installer can supply needed components; some functions need a recent version. A portable edition avoids installation and stores settings in APPDATA by default. The documentation covers Windows 7 and 8 in 32-bit or 64-bit, recommends Windows 10 or 11 for map and geocoding features, and excludes Windows XP or earlier. Listed capabilities include EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata, RAW files, batch editing, GPS tools, and templates. The project is GPL-3.0 licensed, with source code on GitHub.
For and against
For
- Displays metadata tags recognized by ExifTool
- Edits multiple selected files where appropriate
- Exports metadata to five listed formats
- Includes maps, geocoding, and GPS tools
- Portable version avoids installation
Against
- ExifTool is required
- Map and geocoding features need internet access
- Extra map layers require MapTiler registration
- Windows XP and earlier are excluded
The verdict
ExifToolGUI provides broad metadata viewing and focused editing around ExifTool on Windows. Its portable option, batch tools, exports, and GPS features are balanced by the ExifTool dependency and online map requirements.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need to inspect, edit, export, or batch-process image metadata. Photographers working with RAW files, GPS data, or templates may find its listed tools relevant.
Plans and prices
ExifToolGUI
GPL-3.0 · Windows desktop application
Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- ExifTool dependency
- ExifTool is a requirement, and the installer can take care of required components; some features require a recent ExifTool version.github.com · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- Image operations
- JPG rotation and cropping are handled in native Delphi code, without requiring Jhead.exe or Jpegtran.exe.github.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- Metadata editing
- The GUI supports editing frequently used metadata tags and modifying multiple selected files at once where appropriate.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Metadata formats
- The documentation lists metadata export to TXT, MIE, XMP, EXIF, and HTML files.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Metadata viewing
- The project describes its goal as viewing all metadata tags recognized by ExifTool.github.com · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ExifToolGUI is a graphical interface for viewing and editing metadata with ExifTool.github.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- Windows integration
- Optional Windows features include Explorer context menu registration, single-instance mode, and minimizing to the system tray.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
