Edit metadata without
a Lightroom subscription.
Adobe Lightroom charges $10–$55/month to edit EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata. MetaImage gives you a browser-based editor — available in your browser with paid monthly plans and no desktop install required.
Adobe Lightroom vs MetaImage
| Feature | Adobe Lightroom | MetaImage |
|---|---|---|
| Edit EXIF metadata | ||
| Edit IPTC metadata | ||
| Edit XMP metadata | ||
| Bulk edit metadata | ||
| AI metadata generation | ||
| Works in browser (no install) | ||
| Paid plans available | ||
| No subscription required | ||
| Extract metadata only | ||
| Remove metadata / GPS | ||
| Image compressor | ||
| Stock photo keyword sets | ||
| Photo editing (exposure, etc) | ||
| Catalog / library management |
MetaImage is not a photo editor — it is a metadata management tool. If you need exposure and color correction, Lightroom is the right choice for that.
When to use MetaImage instead of Lightroom
You only need to edit metadata
If your only task is writing EXIF copyright, IPTC keywords, or XMP rights — there is no reason to pay for a full Lightroom subscription. MetaImage does exactly this, for free.
You use multiple devices
Lightroom catalogs are device-specific. MetaImage is browser-based — any device, no sync required. Upload on your phone, edit on your desktop.
You submit to stock platforms
Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Getty have specific IPTC requirements. MetaImage generates keyword sets tuned to each platform and embeds them in bulk.
You need a free option
MetaImage paid plans let you edit metadata in your browser with monthly quotas. Lightroom has no low-cost metadata-only plan.
Get started with metadata editing
No subscription, no install. Edit EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata in your browser right now.