# Image EXIF Editor

Edit and modify EXIF metadata in images including rotation, author, camera, and other common metadata fields using ExifTool

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-exif-editor

- **Category:** Design

- **Keywords:** image, exif, metadata, edit, modify, rotation, author, camera, gps, date, copyright

## Overview

The Image EXIF Editor allows you to easily view, modify, or remove metadata from your JPEG and TIFF files, ensuring your image information is accurate and privacy-compliant.

## Inputs

- **Image File** (file): Upload JPEG or TIFF image file (formats that support EXIF metadata)
- **Operation** (select): Choose the EXIF operation to perform
- **Artist/Author** (text): Set the artist or author name in EXIF metadata
- **Copyright** (text): Set copyright information in EXIF metadata
- **Comment/Description** (textarea): Set image description or comment in EXIF metadata
- **Date/Time** (text): Set the date and time the image was taken (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)
- **Camera Make** (text): Set camera manufacturer information
- **Camera Model** (text): Set camera model information
- **Software** (text): Set software used to process the image
- **Orientation** (select): Set image orientation (will rotate the image accordingly)
- **Keep Original EXIF** (checkbox): Preserve original EXIF data while adding new information

## When to use

- When you need to update copyright or author information for professional image distribution.
- When you want to correct the orientation of an image that displays incorrectly in viewers.
- When you need to strip sensitive metadata from photos before sharing them online.

## How it works

- Upload your JPEG or TIFF image file to the tool.
- Select your desired operation: edit, remove, or view metadata.
- Input specific details like camera model, date, or orientation if editing.
- Submit the file to generate your updated image with the modified EXIF data.

## Use cases

- Standardizing copyright and author attribution for a portfolio of photographs.
- Correcting incorrect date and time stamps on scanned or archived digital images.
- Removing location and camera hardware data to protect privacy before public uploads.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which image formats are supported?

This tool supports JPEG and TIFF image formats.

### Can I remove all EXIF data at once?

Yes, select the 'Remove all EXIF data' operation to strip all metadata from your file.

### Will editing EXIF data change the image quality?

No, editing EXIF metadata only modifies the embedded information and does not re-encode or degrade the image quality.

### Can I rotate an image using this tool?

Yes, you can change the orientation setting, which updates the metadata to rotate the image accordingly in compatible viewers.

### Is my original EXIF data preserved?

You can choose to keep your original EXIF data by enabling the 'Keep Original EXIF' checkbox while adding new information.

## Related tools

- [Auto-orient Image](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-auto-orient): Automatically orient images based on EXIF metadata to ensure correct display orientation
- [Rotate Image by EXIF](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-rotate-exif): Rotate images based on EXIF orientation metadata to ensure correct display
- [Image Color Extractor](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-color-extractor): Extract dominant colors from images using various algorithms including k-means clustering and histogram analysis
- [Image Color Picker](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-color-picker): Pick colors from images by specifying coordinates. Get color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK formats.
- [Image Extract by Coordinates](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-extract-coordinates): Extract a specific region from an image using precise X, Y coordinates and dimensions
- [Image Blending Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-add-blending): Blend multiple images together using various blend modes for creative compositions and effects
- [Add Pattern Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-add-pattern): Add geometric pattern overlays to images with customizable colors, size, and rotation
- [Batch Image Info Viewer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-batch-info): View basic information for multiple images at once - dimensions, format, file size, and metadata presence

## Samples

- [Android Image Processing Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-java): Android Java image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion
- [Android Image Processing Kotlin Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-kotlin): Android Kotlin image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion
- [macOS Image Processing Objective-C Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/macos-image-processing-objectivec): macOS Objective-C image processing examples including image reading/saving, image scaling, and format conversion
- [Web Image Processing Go Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-go): Web Go image processing examples including image reading/saving, image resizing, and format conversion

## Related content

- [Image Metadata Inspection, Orientation, and Privacy Cleanup](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-metadata): Inspect EXIF, IPTC, and XMP, fix orientation safely, decide between metadata editing and irreversible privacy removal, and verify the exported file no longer exposes unwanted data.