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MetaImage vs xattred

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MetaImage

5.0
Media & Design

Image metadata and geographical tag viewer & editor

xattred

8.0
Utilities

Extended attribute editor

Metric MetaImage xattred
Category Media & Design Utilities
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 48
90-day Installs 23 165
365-day Installs 92 745
Version 2.6.7 1.7,2025.12
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues -
License
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 9y 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

xattred

xattred is a niche macOS tool for managing file metadata, offering a user-friendly interface to view, edit, and delete extended attributes. It's particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need precise control over file metadata on macOS.

xattred is an extended attribute editor for macOS files, allowing users to manage file metadata.

Pros

  • + Essential for managing macOS file metadata
  • + User-friendly interface for technical tasks
  • + Saves time compared to command-line tools

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche tool with limited audience