exif ☆
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Description:
Read, write, modify, and display EXIF data on the command-line
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.6.22@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: exif metadata photography cli image-processing
Install: brew install exif
About:
Exif is a command-line utility for reading and writing EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata. It allows users to manipulate camera manufacturer-specific data within JPEG images. This tool is essential for photographers and developers needing to automate metadata processing or verify image attributes.
Key Features:
  • Read and display detailed EXIF tags from images
  • Write or edit EXIF data to update image metadata
  • Support for removing specific tags or entire EXIF sections
  • Structured output formats for easy parsing
Use Cases:
  • Batch stripping metadata from photos for privacy before sharing
  • Automated verification of camera settings (ISO, aperture) in image archives
  • Embedding copyright or contact information into image files
Alternatives:
  • exiv2 – Exiv2 is a more comprehensive tool that supports Exif, IPTC, and XMP metadata, whereas exif focuses specifically on Exif data.
  • ImageMagick – ImageMagick is a larger image processing suite that can modify metadata but is heavier than the dedicated exif utility.
License: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Dependencies: libexif, popt
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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