Disclaimer

website

ExifTool is an informational website. It is not the official ExifTool website and is not owned, operated, sponsored or endorsed by Phil Harvey, the developer of ExifTool. The ExifTool name is used only to identify the software discussed on this site.

Software download

Choose the package for your operating system. Keep a backup of your files before changing metadata.

Accuracy of information

We work to keep our guides accurate and up to date, but ExifTool changes frequently and details such as options, supported formats and package names can change. Information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Always consult the official documentation for authoritative details.

Use at your own risk

Editing or removing metadata changes files. Before running commands that write to files, keep backups of anything important and test commands on copies. We are not responsible for data loss, damage or other consequences arising from the use of information on this site or of the software.

Third-party software

References to third-party tools, such as graphical front ends or package managers, are for information only and do not constitute endorsement.

Legal and ethical use

Use ExifTool responsibly and only on files you own or are authorised to examine or modify.