# PhotoNotes - Metadata Editor — See & Edit ur Photo's Metadata

> Edit and add metadata to photos, including EXIF, IPTC, and GPS data. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastien BUET.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonotes-metadata-editor/id457865152 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2011-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonotes-metadata-editor/id457865152/reviews.md

## What is PhotoNotes?

PhotoNotes provides you with a very simple way to see the metadata of your photos easily, add some information into it and/or modify a part of it.

Did you ever need an alibi to help you in a critical situation? A solution to protect your digital photos? A proof showing you already traveled to some far away locations? A way to add information to your photos to remember what is immortalized? Then PhotoNotes is made for you!

With PhotoNotes, you can see all the metadata associated to the photos of your camera roll, add metadata to the existing ones (such as copyright, description, keywords, comments...), and modify some of them (date, GPS information, model used to capture the photo...), in a very simple and intuitive way.

Special features:
- see all the metadata associated to the photos of your camera roll at one glance (EXIF, TIFF, IPTC, GPS... metadata): dimensions, resolutions, date, aperture, exposure, shutter speed...
- add new metadata: description, comments, keywords, copyright, document name, GPS, date, model used to capture the photo...
- modify part of the metadata: date, GPS, model used to capture the photo... together with the metadata you can add.
- Save the selected photo with the new metadata to your photo library

Create your perfect alibi to show you were there that day by modifying the metadata of one of your photo.
Add GPS information to your photos to be able to see them on the map in the Photos app and iPhoto.
Fake a trip in an exotic location by changing the GPS metadata of your photo. And more!

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## Key features

- View EXIF, TIFF, IPTC, GPS metadata
- Add new metadata (copyright, keywords, GPS)
- Modify existing metadata (date, GPS, camera model)
- Save edited photos to library
- Create alibis with modified metadata
- Add GPS for map viewing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonotes-metadata-editor/id457865152/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No keywords

*2025-02-01, version 3.2*

No keyword option as advertised.
The keyword option was fixed, works great.

### 1/5 — No keywords

*2024-12-26*

No keyword option as advertised.

### 1/5 — Deletes photos instead of saving

*2024-11-17, version 3.1*

So, if you edit the description, when you press the save link, it DELETES your photo!
For the purpose of adding descriptions to the metadata this is very dangerous and instead of enhancement to your irreplaceable  photo's you NOW have DATA LOSS - yes you loose the photo as it is deleted and not even saved in the deleted photos folder!

I feel like I should be refunded! AND compensated!

### 5/5 — Fait le job et fonctionne très bien !!

*2024-05-19*

Étant actuellement dans ma phase annuel de rangement de printemps de mon iPhone, je suis retombé sur un avis laissé sur cette app lors du téléchargement et du paiement de l’application. 

N’ayant pas eu de réponse du développeur pendant trois jours, j’avais laissé un commentaire plutôt négatif, car l’application ne fonctionnait pas pour mon iPhone 12 Promax de l’époque.

Mais j’ai fini par avoir un retour du développeur quelques jours après mon avis, et il a mis à jour l’application afin d’être compatible avec mon téléphone. 

Au vu de la rapidité à laquelle l’application a été mise à jour, et en plus suite à ma demande parce que je venais de l’acheter, Je voulais poster cet avis qui est au final très positif, côté fonctionnement de l’application car elle fait exactement ce qu’elle doit faire et aussi pour la rapidité de réponse du développeur et surtout de la mise à jour de l’application. 

À l’époque, les iPhone ne modifiait pas native ment, l’emplacement géométrique et la date et heure des photos donc j’avais besoin de cette application, et maintenant que l’application fait ses modifications relativement, j’ai peur que l’application soit quelque peu obsolète.

### 5/5 — remarkable!

*2022-11-28, version 3.1*

I have tested many exif data viewing and editing apps including several pricey ones and Photo Notes is the best by far!
It shows ALL available data possible (managing to extract and reveal data that the other apps could not) and allowing me to edit or delete ANY part of that data! The UI is beautiful: uncluttered and seamless and completely idiot-proof.

I cannot understand the poor reviews? Perhaps the app needs updating for newer ios versions as admittedly I am still on 14+ but in my experience this app is the best in its class. I highly recommend this app!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, not work it.

*2019-01-22, version 2.5*

Tried it on two separate iPads, one of them just crashes, the other no change to the date. Waste of time and money, and may even be a scam.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work !!

*2018-10-26, version 2.5*

Like my 99 p refunded !

### 1/5 — Deleted app

*2018-03-30, version 2.5*

Limited cameras you can amend to and crashes when you try to save the edit.

### 1/5 — Does not function at all

*2018-03-13, version 2.5*

This App does not function at all. It stays on logo page and after a minute or less it shuts down.

### 1/5 — Avoid this app - it crashes all the time

*2018-01-03*

Crashes after editing, crashes when browsing photo albums, and it doesn’t show or let you edit the title, description or keyword fields from Photos on the Mac. Rather useless.

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoNotes

### What kind of metadata can PhotoNotes display and edit?

PhotoNotes can display and edit a wide range of metadata including EXIF, TIFF, IPTC, and GPS information. This includes details like dimensions, resolution, date, aperture, exposure, shutter speed, copyright, description, keywords, comments, and GPS coordinates.

### Can PhotoNotes be used to create an alibi?

Yes, PhotoNotes can be used to create an alibi by modifying the metadata of a photo. You can change the date, GPS location, and other details to support a specific narrative.

### How does PhotoNotes help with photo privacy?

By allowing you to edit or remove sensitive metadata like GPS information, PhotoNotes can help protect your privacy. You can also add copyright information to assert ownership of your images.

### What devices does PhotoNotes support?

PhotoNotes is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is PhotoNotes updated?

The app was last updated on January 10, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements and bug fixes.

### What is the price of PhotoNotes?

PhotoNotes is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Does PhotoNotes have ads?

No, PhotoNotes is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I add GPS information to photos with PhotoNotes?

Yes, PhotoNotes allows you to add or modify GPS information for your photos. This enables you to see them on a map within apps like Photos and iPhoto.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2025-01-10

Minor bug fixes

### 3.1 — 2021-05-29

Fixed an issue with some metadata

### 3.0 — 2020-05-21

New and improved photo picker
Minor bug fixes

### 2.81 — 2019-10-10

Fixed an issue while editing HEIC photos metadata on devices not supporting the HEIC format

### 2.8 — 2019-10-07

Fixed  some issues with the Dark Mode
Minor bug fixes

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