What does EXIF Editor do?
EXIF Editor is a free online tool that can update EXIF title and artist tags. The JPG result from EXIF Editor is a separate copy to inspect before you use it elsewhere. One possible use is owned image titles corrected for a catalog.
EXIF editing updates the Title and Artist tags in an image copy using ExifTool. It is useful when those chosen descriptive fields should carry the right wording before an asset is distributed.
The visible pixels are not redesigned, and the page does not provide a full hidden file tags editor for every tag. The output uses a JPG filename even when the input is another supported image type, so check the actual format before trusting the extension.
A title tag is separate from the name of the image file. An artist tag can hold a credit chosen by the owner.
This form updates those two tags rather than every possible field. Read the edited values after download. Use a file-type inspector if the JPG suffix differs from the source format.
Change image title and artist tags online: steps
Before using EXIF Editor, decide what the new copy must contain and where it will be used. Enter the planned title and artist, checking that the values are right for publication. Review the upload area and all values required by the current EXIF Editor form.
Choose the source
Check the exact artist credit in a tag viewer. For EXIF Editor, choose one source from your device. Keep a source copy for another attempt.
Review the form values
Title controls a value used by EXIF Editor. The starting Title value is Image.
Artist controls a value used by EXIF Editor. Enter your chosen Artist value.
Run the file task
Use Process EXIF Editor after checking the source and form values. Wait for the job to finish. An error means this attempt failed.
Save and check the output
Check the updated tags with a file-tag reader and check that the actual image type matches your workflow. Store the output on your device. Name this copy separately from the original.
Edit tags: uses for EXIF Editor
EXIF Editor can help with artist credits updated in chosen hidden file tags tags. It can also be used for template hidden file tags made consistent for a project. The JPG result from EXIF Editor must suit the intended reading or editing step, so keep the source until that check is complete.
- Owned image titles corrected for a catalog.
- Artist credits updated in chosen hidden file tags tags.
- Template hidden file tags made consistent for a project.
- Edited copies checked before an asset handoff.
Formats and limits for EXIF Editor
The EXIF Editor form accepts the image formats in the table sources. Each EXIF Editor upload can be up to 300 MB, which equals 300 MiB. The allowed suffixes on the EXIF Editor page do not prove that a source has valid content inside it.
| Accepted formats | Maximum file size | Output |
|---|---|---|
| JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, TIFF | 300 MB per file (300 MiB upload limit) | JPG |
Copying to a JPG-named file is not necessarily transcoding to JPEG. Other hidden file tags remains, including location information when present.
Practical checks for EXIF Editor
Start with the credit you intend to publish. Check its spelling before you enter it. A copied default title can be easy to miss.
The new title is a file tag. It is not a caption drawn on the photo. Add a caption in a layout app if you need one.
Open the result in a local tag viewer. Read Title and Artist. Then check a few other fields that matter to your workflow.
Look at the visible image as well. Confirm that it still opens in the intended app. A new suffix is not a test of the file type.
Keep the source with your agreed credit. That gives you a reference for later edits. Do not use a title change as proof that all private tags are gone.
How this tool works
EXIF Editor uses ExifTool to handle the source on the server. The EXIF Editor request uses your chosen input rather than any local editing project left on your device. Check the JPG contents produced by EXIF Editor before treating them as ready for another app or reader.
For EXIF Editor, your browser uploads the source to our file-processing server. This is a server task, not local editing.
Files are due for deletion within 1 hour. Cleanup runs during normal service operation. Keep a local download for future use.
EXIF Editor questions and answers
If EXIF Editor gives an unexpected result, start by checking the source type and the values used in the form. Check the JPG contents from EXIF Editor as well as the filename or displayed message. For another result type, compare EXIF Editor with the separate tools described in these answers.
What matters when using EXIF Editor?
Compare the title tag with the catalog's naming rule. View that area at its intended display size. Note any differences that affect your purpose.
Why try EXIF Viewer?
EXIF Viewer offers another task beside EXIF Editor: extract EXIF metadata as JSON. EXIF Viewer returns JSON. The stated JPG output from EXIF Editor matches a listed input type for EXIF Viewer.
Why try Remove EXIF Metadata?
Remove EXIF Metadata offers another task beside EXIF Editor: remove image metadata tags with ExifTool. Remove EXIF Metadata returns JPG. The stated JPG output from EXIF Editor matches a listed input type for Remove EXIF Metadata.
Why try Remove GPS Metadata?
Remove GPS Metadata offers another task beside EXIF Editor: strip GPS location tags from an image. Remove GPS Metadata returns JPG. The stated JPG output from EXIF Editor matches a listed input type for Remove GPS Metadata.
What if my JPG result does not open?
For a failed EXIF Editor result, first confirm that the download completed and that the viewer supports JPG. Try another local viewer for that format.
Record any error message for support. Keep private source material out of the report.
How do I report a problem with EXIF Editor?
Contact support with the EXIF Editor page name, source format and the error you saw. Mention any relevant form settings you chose. Do not send passwords or private attachments.