How to Use ExifTool: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Read, edit and remove metadata with confidence. This beginner-friendly walkthrough explains ExifTool's command structure with practical examples.
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ExifTool Guides & Tutorials
Practical, step-by-step articles on downloading, installing and using ExifTool, from first commands to GPS privacy, video metadata and Linux workflows.
Download
ExifTool Download Guide: Choosing the Right Package
Perl ZIP, Windows package, macOS installer or Linux package manager? Learn which ExifTool download suits your system and how to set it up.
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Source Code
ExifTool on Source Code: Source Code, Structure and Building
Explore what is inside the ExifTool source repository, how to run it straight from the ZIP and how developers use the Image::ExifTool Perl library.
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GUI
ExifTool GUI: Using ExifTool with a Graphical Interface
ExifTool itself is a command-line tool, but separate graphical front ends can drive it for you. Here is how they work and what to watch for.
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Linux
ExifTool on Kali Linux: Installation and Metadata Analysis
Install ExifTool on Kali Linux and use it for structured metadata analysis, from grouped tag output to CSV reports across whole directories.
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Video
ExifTool for Video: Reading and Editing Video Metadata
ExifTool reads metadata from MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV and more, and can edit common containers. Learn the commands for dates, GPS tracks and batches.
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Privacy
ExifTool Online: Web Metadata Viewers vs Running ExifTool Locally
Online metadata viewers are convenient, but uploading private files carries risks. Here is how they compare with running ExifTool on your own computer.
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Android
ExifTool Mod APK: What You Should Know Before Downloading
There is no official ExifTool Android app, and no 'mod' is needed for free software. Learn the facts and the safe alternatives for phone photos.
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Privacy
How to Remove GPS Metadata from Photos with ExifTool
Phone photos often reveal exactly where they were taken. Learn how to check and remove GPS data from single images and entire folders with ExifTool.
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