# PhotoMeta — Comprehensive photo metadata

> App for viewing and organizing comprehensive photo metadata. (iPhone/iPad app by Galarina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photometa/id425922851 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Galarina](https://appshunter.io/developer/294194872)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photometa/id425922851/reviews.md

## What is PhotoMeta?

Comprehensive and visually attractive photo metadata.
Editing metadata is not supported.

CORE FEATURES:
- Works for JPEG, RAW or HEIF/HEIC photos
- Basic metadata in an orderly panel
- Detailed metadata including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony and Fujifilm makernotes
- Easy filtering on metadata tags like ISO, F number, camera model, lens, …
- Supports photos in the Files app (requires iOS 13)
- Dropbox: Navigate easily through folders and see the metadata of JPEG & RAW photos.
- Displays a list of favorite metadata tags
- Luminance & RGB exposure histograms (can be combined by pinching them)
- Map with direction indication (for geotagged photos)
- Action extension to see all metadata from within the Photos app
- Print metadata (customizable layout)
- Email metadata
- Copy metadata
- VoiceOver/Accessibility support

EXTRA:
- Calculates additional tags like depth of field, hyperfocal distance, field of view, ... whenever possible.
- Displays focus points if the photo contains the required info

iPad specific features:
- Scroll through large photo previews
- Full screen mode
- Pinch & zoom on the large photo previews

## Key features

- View JPEG, RAW, HEIF/HEIC metadata
- Detailed camera makernote support
- Filter by metadata tags
- Exposure histograms
- Geotagged photo map
- Print and email metadata
- Calculate depth of field

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photometa/id425922851/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas

*2021-11-28*

Étant sur IOS 15.1, l application ne s ouvre pas
Pas cool

**Developer response:** Essayez la dernière version. Ce bug est résolu.

### 5/5 — Support for Fujifilm metadata!

*2021-08-04*

I have recently bought into the Fujifilm X series camera system and love shooting JPEG straight out of camera, thanks to Fujifilm’s excellent in-camera processing, film simulations, etc. But I have been frustrated with trying to see / recall the Fujifilm specific settings that I used for different pictures. This app shows all of that data. The only issue I have had with the app is that the photo browser side will jump back to the latest pictures after a few seconds, making it a little frustrating when trying to review pictures from the past. The metadata side stays focused on the selected photo though so it’s still good for getting those camera specific details of a picture.

### 4/5 — Kudos to the dev.

*2020-05-14*

I just bought this App to use it with my Nikon Z50. My main concern was to identify the best AF mode for BIFS. It quickly became apparent that the app was not fully updated for my camera. I notified the developer and he went to work on an update. He worked through 2 in 1 week, and each one was a significant improvement. Still not perfect, but much improved, and I know he’s still working. It’s only a matter of time. BTW, this is far and away the best EFIX reader out there, and more than worth the price of admission.

### 2/5 — Déçu

*2019-08-15*

Les informations de prise de vue avec mon D7000 apparaissent au téléchargement sur mon iPad Pro puis disparaissent ???
Seule la localisation GPS reste et s’affiche sur la carte.
J’ai un peu l’impression de m’être fait avoir !

**Developer response:** Voulez-vous me contacter via email pour que je puisse résoudre ce problème?
L'email est photometaapp@gmail.com.

### 5/5 — Must have app for all serious photographers

*2018-02-01*

Before I installed this app I had to transfer my photos onto my PC and then import it into Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to get the Exif data. Now, with this app I can instantly get the data I need. This app will also get the data from HEIF files. I found the app was very easy to use and very fast.

### 5/5 — Funzt super!!!!

*2018-01-30*

Zeigt eine Menge Infos wie z.B. Distanz zum Objekt, Aufnahmezeitpunkt, Lichtwert, ziemlich alle Kameraeinstellungen sowie 3 farbige Histogramme. Die Favoritenfunktion ist klasse: In der Hauptliste die gewünschten Parameter an- oder ausklicken.

### 4/5 — Good app, but...

*2017-12-22*

Export to Instagram and Flickr not working. Dear developers, please fix this. Then 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Since the focus of PhotoMeta is photo metadata, the export functionality is all about the (textual) metadata. The Instagram and Flickr apps don't support text as input.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2017-12-12*

I just paid $4.99 for this app, downloaded it and started to use it - didn't work - frozen! Want a refund!

**Developer response:** We had an email exchange about your issue, but you stopped responding. Please reply to my last email and I'll investigate what's going on on your devices.

### 5/5 — Works very well

*2017-11-20*

My wife and I are both photographers but we prefer to pool our photos across several OIS devices for added security on a trip. This app is brilliant at searching based on a camera make and model which makes it easy to see who took what on the trip. 

I run a photography group on Facebook and it’s very useful to be able to share the meta data about an image when posting in the group. This app makes that so easy, just select your favourite meta data points to favourites and when you need to share that data just tap share in the app and choose copy favourites. It takes all that data as text which is easy to post as a comment along with your image on Facebook. 

Last but not least I find the author very open to suggestions for further enhancing the app.

### 5/5 — Working as advertised

*2017-11-05*

Working as advertised.

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoMeta

### What does PhotoMeta do?

PhotoMeta allows you to view and organize comprehensive metadata for your photos. It supports various file formats like JPEG, RAW, and HEIF/HEIC, and displays detailed information from many camera manufacturers. You can filter metadata, view histograms, and see geotagged photos on a map.

### Can I edit photo metadata with this app?

No, this app focuses on viewing and organizing photo metadata. Editing of metadata is not supported. However, you can easily print, email, or copy the metadata for your use.

### What types of photos does PhotoMeta support?

The app works with JPEG, RAW, and HEIF/HEIC photos. It also supports photos stored in the Files app on iOS 13 and above, and integrates with Dropbox for easy navigation and viewing of photo metadata.

### Is PhotoMeta free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data, indicating a completely free experience.

### What are the main benefits of using PhotoMeta?

PhotoMeta provides a visually attractive and comprehensive way to access photo metadata. Key benefits include detailed camera makernote support, easy filtering, visual tools like exposure histograms and maps, and convenient options for sharing or printing metadata.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.1 — 2023-10-04

- Add support for photos with an AMPF block in their metadata.
- Increase the minimum required iOS version to 14.7

### 5.3 — 2023-03-12

- Improve support for local and iCloud RAW photos.
- Improve Dropbox authorization.
- Add support for FujiFilm image count.

### 5.2.2 — 2021-12-13

- Drastically reduce the size of the app.

### 5.2.1 — 2021-12-01

Bug fix for iOS 15.

### 5.2 — 2020-05-14

- Added support for photos in the Files app (requires iOS 13).

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