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jExifToolGUI

Free, cross-platform graphical front end for ExifTool, for viewing and editing photo metadata.

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About jExifToolGUI

jExifToolGUI puts a point-and-click window on top of ExifTool, Phil Harvey's command-line program for reading and writing file metadata. Instead of memorising ExifTool commands, you open a folder of photos, browse their EXIF, XMP, IPTC and GPS tags, and edit them in forms. It can copy metadata from a reference image onto many photos at once, which is handy for adding missing GPS data to shots taken in the same place, and it has geotagging and batch renaming based on dates and other tags. It is a Java/Swing app that runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and needs ExifTool installed; the Windows and macOS downloads bundle Java. The project is free and GPLv3-licensed, maintained by one developer, and translated by volunteers. Releases have been infrequent, with the latest in the 2.0 series. It suits photographers who want ExifTool's depth without a terminal, though the interface looks dated next to modern photo managers.

Best for: Photographers who want ExifTool's metadata editing through a desktop window instead of commands.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Exposes ExifTool's wide tag support without typing commands
  • Batch copy of metadata from a reference photo, plus geotagging and renaming
  • Free, open source and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

  • Needs ExifTool installed separately
  • Dated Java Swing interface
  • Infrequent releases from a single maintainer

Top jExifToolGUI alternatives

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  1. 1ExifTool logo
    ExifTool

    The engine underneath, used directly for scripts and the widest possible control over tags.

    66.5
  2. 2digiKam logo
    digiKam

    Full open-source photo manager with metadata, GPS and batch-rename tools built into the library.

    52.6
  3. 3XnView MP logo
    XnView MP

    Free image browser that also edits EXIF and IPTC fields and batch-renames files.

    48.9

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jExifToolGUI: common questions

Is jExifToolGUI free?

Yes. jExifToolGUI is free, open-source software.

Is jExifToolGUI open source?

No, jExifToolGUI is not open source. Open-source alternatives include ExifTool and digiKam.

What platforms does jExifToolGUI run on?

jExifToolGUI is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to jExifToolGUI?

The highest-ranked jExifToolGUI alternatives right now are ExifTool, digiKam and XnView MP. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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