MetaImage Mac

MetaImage is a powerful image metadata editing and management tool on the macOS platform, designed for photographers, designers, and digital content creators. It allows users to view, edit, batch modify and clean the metadata of image files (such as EXIF, IPTC, XMP, etc.), while supporting multiple image formats and advanced features.

Things to note:

Sometimes you will encounter errors when downloading and installing Mac software. Now the editor of Huajun will sort out the more common error situations and provide answers. Friends who encounter errors can refer to the following solutions:

1. "The xxx software is damaged and cannot be opened. You should move it to the Trash"

2. "The xxx software cannot be opened becauseApple can't check if it contains malware"

3. "Cannot open... software because it is from an unidentified developer"

The solution is as follows:

1. Set up on your Mac computerOpen any source.

2. If the error cannot be resolved by opening any source, it means that the application is subject to Apple's restrictions on unsigned applications and needs to bypass application signature authentication by executing command line code. Execute command bypassiosnotarizationGatekeeper.

3. If neither of the above two methods works, then you need tocloseSIPSystem integrity protection.

MetaImage Mac software features

1. Comprehensive metadata support

Multi-standard compatible: Supports mainstream metadata standards such as EXIF (camera information), IPTC (news industry standard), XMP (Adobe Extensible Metadata Platform), etc.

Extensive format support: Compatible with common image formats such as JPEG, HEIC, RAW (such as CR2, NEF, ARW), PNG, TIFF, GIF, and some video formats (such as MOV, MP4).

GPS information management: You can view and edit the geographical location data of photos (latitude, longitude, altitude, etc.), and support map visualization.

2. Batch editing and efficient operation

Batch processing: Modify the metadata (such as author, copyright, keywords, etc.) of multiple photos at one time, greatly improving work efficiency.

Preset templates: Create commonly used metadata templates (such as copyright statements, watermark information) and quickly apply them to new photos.

Find and replace: Replace metadata content in batches through regular expressions or keywords, suitable for large-scale organization.

3. Advanced features

Metadata Cleaning: Remove sensitive information (such as GPS coordinates, device models) or redundant data to protect privacy and optimize file size.

Custom fields: Add or modify non-standard metadata fields to meet specific needs (such as project number, customer name).

Script support: Automate workflows through AppleScript or Automator, and deeply integrate with the macOS ecosystem.

4. User interface and experience

Intuitive design: The simple interface is divided into sidebar (file navigation), main view (metadata details) and preview area, with clear operation logic.

Real-time preview: Instantly display effects when editing metadata to avoid errors.

Quick access toolbar: Commonly used functions (such as save, undo, and batch operations) are accessible with one click.

MetaImage Mac software features

Performance optimization: Optimized for macOS, it responds quickly when processing large batches of files and consumes low resources.

Security and privacy: All operations are completed locally and data is not uploaded to the cloud, making it suitable for handling sensitive content.

Regular updates: Developers continue to fix bugs and add new features (such as support for new camera models or formats).

MetaImage Mac software highlights

Export options: Export metadata to CSV, JSON, or XML formats for easy data analysis or backup.

Plug-in support: Some versions may provide plug-ins with Lightroom, Photos and other software to achieve cross-platform synchronization.

MetaImage Mac software FAQ

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and allow apps downloaded from "Any Source" (requires temporarily turning off Gatekeeper).

Or right-click the application icon and select Open. A confirmation window will pop up when running for the first time.

MetaImage Mac update log

Improvement: Added option to exclude tags when importing them from external files.

​​​Bugfix: Fixed invalid GPS coordinates when importing tags from external files.

Improvement: Added new options when dragging and dropping folders.

Improvement: Added new option to use custom shutter speed.

         Bugfix: Fixed preset menu when preset group is disabled.

Localization: All interface elements are translated into seven languages.

​ ​ Bugs Fixed: This update fixes a number of minor issues.