Exif Pilot 6.28.2

Exif Pilot: Lightweight EXIF Editor for Windows Photographers

Exif Pilot from Two Pilots is a focused metadata editor for Windows that lets photographers view, edit, create, and remove EXIF, IPTC, XMP and GPS tags. Available as small x32 and x64 downloads (around 4.6–4.9 MB) for Windows 7/8/10/11, Exif Pilot targets users who need granular control over image metadata without bloated image editors.

Core metadata features

• Read and display EXIF, EXIF GPS, IPTC and XMP fields with descriptions for many common tags.
• Edit and create metadata entries including timestamps, camera settings, copyright, keywords and GPS coordinates.
• Remove and clean sensitive metadata by deleting EXIF and IPTC tags to prepare images for web publishing or sharing.
• Support for Photo Sphere XMP metadata for panorama images, useful when working with 360° content.
• Import/export metadata to and from XML, CSV and MS Excel files for bulk workflows and integration with asset management spreadsheets.

Supported image formats and limitations

• Full read/write support for JPEG, TIFF, PNG, DNG, NEF, PEF, CR2, CRW, JP2, ORF, SRW, ARW, SR2 and PSD.
• Read-only support for many RAWs and other formats (MRW, RW2, PGF, EPS, HEIC, RAF and others).
• Windows 10/11 requires HEIC support from the OS or third-party viewers to display thumbnails; installing a HEIC viewer restores thumbnail previews in Exif Pilot.
• Exif Pilot can only view and edit tags that it knows; tag availability varies by camera maker and format.

Batch editing and automation

• The free Exif Pilot editor covers single-file editing and basic import/export. For large-scale changes, the paid Batch Editing Plug-in enables multi-file processing, copying tag values across many images, command-line operations and batch import/export to single or multiple files.
• Batch plugin price: 79.95 EUR. Note: processed files must be located in the same directory for batch operations.
• x64 users who want Excel import/export should ensure MS Excel/Access and the Microsoft Access Database Engine x64 are installed.

Workflow and usability

• Simple three-step workflow: choose a folder, edit metadata, save changes — suitable for organizing photo libraries and correcting timestamps or location data.
• User interface emphasizes tag lists and field descriptions, making it straightforward to identify which fields contain data and which can be modified.
• Includes tooltips, templates for export, and video lessons on the developer YouTube channel to help new users get started quickly.

Technical notes, versions and support

• Current releases include both stable builds and beta versions; x64 builds are recommended for very large files (>100 MB).
• Program is provided "as is" without warranty; the developer states no planned upgrades and no technical support is provided, so test the free version before purchasing the batch plug-in.
• Version history and change log are published on the developer site; recent updates focus on tag display, export ordering and tooltip fixes.

Who will benefit most

1. Professional photographers and studios that need precise control over EXIF/IPTC/XMP fields and want to import/export metadata to spreadsheets for DAM workflows.
2. Hobbyists and archivists digitizing large image collections who need to add copyright, keywords, or restore metadata from external files.
3. Users who prefer a lightweight, Windows-native tool for metadata editing rather than a full-featured RAW editor.

Exif Pilot is a compact, purpose-built metadata utility with a capable free editor and a paid batch plugin for heavy-duty automation. Its broad support for common image formats, Excel/CSV/XML interoperability and Photo Sphere handling make it a practical choice when accurate metadata management and bulk editing are priorities.