MetadataChecker
View, search and remove metadata across your whole photo folder at once. Native macOS app, including every RAW format.
MetadataChecker
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No subscription. Download and activate right after purchase.
OrderOur free Metadata Checker lets you view and clean one file at a time in the browser. MetadataChecker does that for your whole shoot at once, including RAW files a browser cannot read. Try the free tool →
What MetadataChecker does
A whole folder at once
Drag in a whole folder of photos and analyze all of them at once, instead of file by file.
Every RAW format
CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF and RW2, read with the real ExifTool engine.
Remove metadata
Remove GPS location, camera info and other metadata from all your photos in one action. Your originals stay untouched.
Search and filter
Search your whole set by filename, camera, lens or any other metadata value.
Overview and CSV export
See at a glance how many photos contain GPS, lack copyright, or are already cleaned. Export everything to CSV.
Everything stays local
No upload, no cloud. All processing happens on your own Mac.
| Feature | Free web tool | MetadataChecker |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing metadata | One file at a time | Whole folder at once |
| RAW support | CR3 only | CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF, RW2 |
| Removing metadata | Per file | From all photos at once |
| Search and filter | — | ✓ |
| Overview and CSV report | — | ✓ |
| Where | In the browser | Native macOS app |
| Price | Free | € 19,95 one-time |
Frequently asked questions
Which Mac does this work on?
macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer, both Apple Silicon and Intel.
Do I need a subscription?
No. One-time purchase, no subscription and no hidden costs.
Which file formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC and WebP, plus the RAW formats CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF and RW2.
Is anything uploaded to the internet?
No. Everything happens locally on your Mac with the built-in ExifTool engine.
Can I use one licence on multiple Macs?
Yes, up to 3 devices per licence.
Do I lose my original files when removing metadata?
No. A new copy is always created with "-clean" appended to the filename. Your original stays unchanged.