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Image EXIF Editor

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

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/tiff

Upload JPEG or TIFF image file (formats that support EXIF metadata)

Choose the EXIF operation to perform

Set the artist or author name in EXIF metadata

Set copyright information in EXIF metadata

Set image description or comment in EXIF metadata

Set the date and time the image was taken (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)

Set camera manufacturer information

Set camera model information

Set software used to process the image

Set image orientation (will rotate the image accordingly)

Preserve original EXIF data while adding new information

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, select, text, textarea, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

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.

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.

Examples

1. Adding Copyright Information

Professional Photographer
Background
A photographer needs to ensure all their exported images contain their name and copyright notice for legal protection.
Problem
The images currently lack standardized metadata, making it difficult to prove ownership.
How to Use
Upload the image, select 'Edit EXIF metadata', and enter the artist and copyright details.
Outcome
The image file is updated with the specified author and copyright tags embedded in the metadata.

2. Correcting Image Orientation

Background
A user uploaded a photo taken in portrait mode, but it appears sideways on their website.
Problem
The image orientation metadata is incorrect, causing display issues in web browsers.
How to Use
Upload the file, select 'Edit EXIF metadata', and choose the correct orientation from the dropdown menu.
Outcome
The orientation tag is updated, ensuring the image displays in the correct upright position.

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FAQ

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.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-exif-editor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload JPEG or TIFF image file (formats that support EXIF metadata)
operation select No Choose the EXIF operation to perform
artist text No Set the artist or author name in EXIF metadata
copyright text No Set copyright information in EXIF metadata
comment textarea No Set image description or comment in EXIF metadata
dateTime text No Set the date and time the image was taken (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)
make text No Set camera manufacturer information
model text No Set camera model information
software text No Set software used to process the image
orientation select No Set image orientation (will rotate the image accordingly)
keepOriginal checkbox No Preserve original EXIF data while adding new information

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-exif-editor to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-exif-editor": {
      "name": "image-exif-editor",
      "description": "Edit and modify EXIF metadata in images including rotation, author, camera, and other common metadata fields using ExifTool",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-exif-editor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]