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exiv2 for Mac

EXIF and IPTC metadata manipulation library and tools

Quick answer: exiv2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install exiv2. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 250 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What exiv2 is

exiv2 is a command-line tool for macOS: EXIF and IPTC metadata manipulation library and tools.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install exiv2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install exiv2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install exiv2 on Mac?

Run brew install exiv2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is exiv2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does exiv2 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is exiv2?

It was installed 250 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2228 in this catalogue.

What version of exiv2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.28.9.