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MetaImage vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MetaImage

5.0
Media & Design

Image metadata and geographical tag viewer & editor

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric MetaImage GIMP
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 4.1K
90-day Installs 23 10.9K
365-day Installs 92 43.5K
Version 2.6.7 3.2.4
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 6.0K
GitHub Forks - 852
Open Issues - -
License NOASSERTION
Language Python C
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 13, 2020 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MetaImage

MetaImage is a tool for viewing, editing, and managing image metadata. It supports EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and Maker tags, making it ideal for photographers and anyone needing detailed image organization.

MetaImage reads, writes, and edits metadata in images, including geographical tags.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple metadata formats
  • + User-friendly graphical interface
  • + Geotagging capabilities

Cons

  • - No recent updates
  • - Low community support

GIMP

GIMP is a powerful, free, and open-source image editor offering a wide range of features for photo manipulation and digital art creation. It is ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing professional-grade editing tools without the cost.

GIMP allows users to create, edit, and manipulate images with advanced tools and features.

Pros

  • + Extensive feature set for image editing and manipulation
  • + Free and open-source with active community contributions
  • + Available across multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checking for new versions
  • - Steep learning curve for new users