gexiv2 ☆
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Description:
GObject wrapper around the Exiv2 photo metadata library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.16.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: gobject metadata exif gnome image
Install: brew install gexiv2
About:
gexiv2 provides a GObject-based wrapper around the Exiv2 library, enabling seamless access to image metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP) within GNOME and GTK applications. It allows developers to read and write photo metadata using high-level, object-oriented APIs. This tool is essential for building photo management and editing software on Linux platforms.
Key Features:
  • GObject Introspection support for easy integration with multiple languages
  • Full access to EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata standards
  • Thread-safe and memory-efficient design
  • Seamless integration with GTK and GNOME ecosystem
Use Cases:
  • Building photo management applications for the GNOME desktop
  • Reading and writing image metadata in Python or Vala scripts
  • Integrating metadata support into GTK-based image editors
Alternatives:
  • Exiv2 (CLI) – Direct C++ library or command-line tool; gexiv2 provides a higher-level, language-agnostic binding for GUI apps.
  • Pillow (Python Imaging Library) – Includes basic metadata support but gexiv2 offers more comprehensive access to EXIF/XMP standards.
Version History
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