ExifGlass PhapDieuDuong
winget install --id=PhapDieuDuong.ExifGlass -e EXIF metadata viewing tool.
ExifGlass is an EXIF metadata viewing tool designed to provide detailed insights into the technical data of digital images. It seamlessly integrates with ImageGlass 9 but can also be used as a standalone application, offering photographers and imaging professionals a powerful way to analyze and manage image metadata.
Key Features:
- EXIF Metadata Reading: Extracts comprehensive details such as camera settings, date/time stamps, location data, and more.
- Seamless Integration with ImageGlass 9: Enhances workflow by allowing users to view EXIF data directly within the ImageGlass interface.
- Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Easily import files for metadata analysis without additional setup.
- Metadata Export: Supports exporting data in formats such as text, JSON, and CSV for further processing or documentation.
- Customizable ExifTool Commands: Allows users to define specific arguments for tailored metadata extraction.
- .NET Self-Contained Deployment: Ensures compatibility and ease of use across various systems.
- Auto-Updating (Store Version): Provides automatic updates for the Microsoft Store version, ensuring users always have the latest features.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for professional photographers, imaging technicians, and anyone interested in digital photography’s technical aspects. ExifGlass empowers users to efficiently manage and analyze image metadata, enabling better organization, archiving, and quality control of their photo collections. Its intuitive interface and robust functionality make it an essential tool for those who need precise metadata insights without the complexity of coding or advanced technical skills.
The software can be installed via winget, ensuring a straightforward setup process for users.
README
ExifGlass - EXIF Metadata Viewing Tool
ExifGlass is an EXIF metadata viewing tool, designed to work seamlessly with ImageGlass 9, but can also be used as a standalone software on your computer. To use ExifGlass, you need to have ExifTool by Phil Harvey installed on your system.
With ExifGlass, you can easily access a comprehensive overview of the technical details associated with your images, including camera settings, location data, and more. This tool is particularly useful for professional photographers or anyone interested in the technical aspects of digital photography. Whether you use ExifGlass as a standalone software or in conjunction with ImageGlass, it provides a convenient and efficient way to view and manage the metadata associated with your images.
You can download ExifGlass for free. To support the development of ExifGlass and gain access to future updates, consider purchasing it from the Microsoft Store.
ExifGlass features
| Feature | Free version | ExifGlass Store |
|---|---|---|
| Reads EXIF metadata | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seamlessly works with ImageGlass 9 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drag-n-drop file to view metadata | ✅ | ✅ |
| Copy metadata | ✅ | ✅ |
| Export as Text, JSON, CSV | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom ExifTool's command-line arguments | ✅ | ✅ |
| .NET self-contained | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seamless auto-update | ❌ | ✅ |
Launch ExifGlass with protocol exifglass: | ❌ | ✅ |
Launch ExifGlass with command exifglass | ❌ | ✅ |
Configure ExifGlass
ExifGlass comes with a specific version of exiftool.exe file. If you want to use a newer ExifTool release, follow these steps:
- Download ExifTool by Phil Harvey. You can also use the ExifTool Windows Installer if you prefer, which will automatically register the executable file of ExifTool on your system. ExifGlass can detect it automatically.
- If you downloaded the ZIP file, extract its contents into a folder, rename
exiftool(-k).exetoexiftool.exe. - Open ExifGlass Settings (press Ctrl+,) and go to "Executable path". Locate the
exiftool.exefile that you extracted in step 2.
Integrate ExifGlass into ImageGlass 9
Please refer to ImageGlass Docs / ImageGlass tools.
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> Note that if you have installed ExifGlass Store, you can just use exifglass for the Executable field.
Build ExifGlass from source code
- .NET 9.0 and Visual Studio 2022
- Add ImageGlass.Tools package.
License
ExifGlass is free for both personal and commercial use, except the Store version. It is released under the terms of GPLv3.