MetaFix: EXIF Editor

MetaFix: EXIF Editor is an Android app for viewing, editing, clearing, and managing photo metadata on the device. It covers fields such as capture and digitization dates, camera and lens details, author, copyright, and description. GPS details can be entered manually, chosen from a map, or removed from an edited copy. The app can process batches and offers metadata templates. Edited images are saved as new copies, so the original files remain unchanged. MetaFix processes only photos selected by the user and does not automatically scan the full library. SensorLinQ Apps says selected photos are handled locally and are not uploaded to its servers. The app does not require an account. The free plan provides basic single-photo editing with banner ads and a daily edit limit. Pro adds unlimited edits, batch editing, presets, supported metadata fields, direct photo capture, and sharing; Remove Ads removes banners while retaining basic free-plan limits. The listing states that data is encrypted in transit, while the privacy policy notes that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

MetaFix focuses on EXIF metadata changes and keeps edits in new copies. Its free tier is limited, while additional editing options are included in Pro.

It suits Android users who want to inspect or change EXIF details, including GPS data, without altering the original photo. Batch editing and templates may help users handling multiple images or recurring metadata settings.

Overview

MetaFix: EXIF Editor is an Android app for viewing and changing EXIF metadata on photos. It suits people who want control over location and other photo details without altering the original file. Its focus is practical, though the free tier’s daily limit and single-photo workflow make Pro the more capable option.

Key features

MetaFix can edit or clear GPS data, including setting coordinates manually or using a map. It also supports fields such as capture and digitization dates, camera and lens details, author, copyright, and description. That range suits people correcting photo records or removing identifying location data; batch editing and presets in Pro are more useful when the same changes need to be applied across multiple photos.

Edits are saved as new copies, leaving originals unchanged. Photos are processed locally, and the developer says it does not upload, store, or process them on its own servers. The app handles only photos a user selects rather than scanning the full library. It does not require an account. Location access is used only if the user chooses current location for GPS editing; camera access supports Pro’s direct photo capture.

Pricing

MetaFix is freemium. The Free plan costs nothing and provides basic single-photo editing with banner ads and a daily edit limit. It is a sensible starting point for occasional corrections, but the cap and lack of batch editing constrain regular use.

Pro has custom pricing and adds unlimited edits, supported metadata fields, batch editing, presets, direct photo capture, and sharing. It is the better fit for frequent edits or multi-photo workflows. Remove Ads has custom pricing and removes banner ads, but keeps the same basic editing limits as Free; it suits someone who wants fewer interruptions, not more editing capacity.

Platforms

MetaFix is available on Android. Its photo processing is local, but the Google Play listing says data is encrypted in transit. The developer says it uses reasonable technical safeguards while acknowledging that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Ads, purchases, consent, and entitlements may involve Google AdMob, Google Play Billing, Google User Messaging Platform, and RevenueCat. The developer describes SensorLinQ Apps as a personal brand rather than a separately registered company.

Who it's for

Choose MetaFix if you use Android and want to update or remove EXIF details while preserving the original photo. It is particularly relevant for GPS cleanup and for people who value local processing and selective photo access. It is less suitable for high-volume work on the free plan, or for anyone seeking an iOS or desktop app.

Pros and cons

• Pros: GPS can be set manually or from a map, or cleared; edits are saved as copies, so originals remain unchanged.
• Pros: Local processing and user-selected photos avoid automatic full-library scanning.
• Cons: Free editing is limited to one photo at a time and subject to a daily cap.
• Cons: Batch editing, presets, and unlimited edits require Pro, whose price is custom.
• Cons: Remove Ads does not lift the free plan’s editing limits.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Photo Metadata Editors. iPhone users who mainly want to inspect and organize metadata can choose Exif Lens, which offers library browsing, filters, and sorting for free, with date and time editing in its $0.99 a month Pro plan. FREE Browser is a free, open-source Android browser rather than a photo metadata editor. MetaX is a free iOS option with optional in-app tips. EXIF Magic offers a free download on Android, iOS, and macOS with no in-app purchases, subscription, or account.

On iOS, BlankFile may suit people who want one-time pricing: BlankFile Pro costs €6.99 once and includes editing any metadata field, batch editing up to 50 photos, and reusable templates. Photo Exifer is a paid iOS and macOS option with a free trial; its App Store version includes all features in the Basic license. QromaTag is another paid iOS and macOS choice, with QromaTag for iOS at $4.99 once and the Mac app at $49.99 once with a one-week free trial. Geotag may fit iOS or Mac users focused specifically on location data in the Photos.app library; Geotag Photography costs $3.99 once.

Verdict

MetaFix is a sound fit for Android users who need targeted EXIF edits, especially GPS changes, and want originals preserved through copy-based editing. Its local processing and broad field support are compelling; the main reason to look elsewhere is the free tier’s daily, single-photo limit, while the main reason to upgrade is batch editing and unlimited work in Pro.