◉ MetaScope macOS 15.4+ · native v1.3.3 · build 41 Index · 001

Professional metadata editing for macOS

Calm tools for
the metadata
that matters.

A native macOS app for photographers, archivists, and digital asset managers who care about accuracy, scale, and control.

Edit EXIF, IPTC, and XMP across 50+ formats including RAW, with a 125-field registry, integrated search, templates, automation, and document export. Built for libraries with hundreds of thousands of files.

MetaScope file browser with thumbnail grid, sidebar navigation, and metadata panel showing dates and camera information
MetaScope file browser, metadata inspector on the right.
§ 01 / Capabilities

Nine focused capabilities, one native app.

Core · 09
§ 02 / Demo

Watch MetaScope in action.

YouTube
§ 03 / Keywording

Batch keyword editing with vocabulary autocomplete.

New in v1.3
MetaScope Batch Keyword Editor showing multi-file keyword editing with vocabulary autocomplete, synonym badges, and keyword distribution
Batch Keyword Editor, edit keywords across any selection in a single operation.

Edit keywords across your entire selection in one dedicated editor window. See at a glance which keywords are present in all, some, or none of your selected files. Full vocabulary autocomplete with synonym enrichment, normalization badges for non-canonical synonyms, and the ability to add files or folders mid-session without losing staged changes.

Synonym-aware search expands keyword queries through vocabulary synonyms. Search for "automobile" and find files tagged "Car" when they are synonyms in your vocabulary. Works across browser search and smart collections.

MetaScope Vocabulary Browser showing hierarchical keyword list with synonym counts and category organization
Vocabulary Browser, hierarchical keyword organization with synonym tracking.
§ 04 / Templates

Metadata template manager with batch application.

Pro
MetaScope Template Manager with a list of pre-built templates across Metadata, Technical, and Custom categories
Template Manager, 15 pre-built templates across Metadata, Technical, and Custom categories.

Start with 15 pre-built templates optimized for specific workflows like stock photography, nature, portraits, and events. Create your own with full control over which fields to include. Apply templates to hundreds or thousands of images at once, with preview before commit and full undo support.

Templates align to MetaScope's comprehensive registry: 125 fields across 8 categories — Camera, Lens, Capture, Location, Rights, Description, Technical, and Production and Media.

MetaScope Edit Template panel showing Stock Photography template field selection and configuration
Edit Template, field-level configuration for each template.
§ 05 / Export

Eight metadata export formats, plus document export.

Formats · 08
JSON
Structured data with configurable categories and presets.
XML
Markup for DAM systems and automation.
CSV
Spreadsheet-compatible for Excel and data analysis.
XMP
Adobe XMP sidecar (RDF/XML) for cross-application metadata.
YAML
Human-readable, diff-friendly for version control.
HTML
Single-page HTML report with tables for web viewing.
MD
Markdown documentation with tables for wikis and notes.
TXT
Plain text for universal compatibility.

Plus NDJSON for Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, and multi-image aggregation into single files.

Document Export wizard, format and workflow selection screen
Document Export wizard, choose Portfolio or Metadata mode.

Wizard-driven workflow, choose between Portfolio (image-focused with minimal metadata) or Metadata (data-rich with thumbnails) modes. Add your custom logo to every document. Choose from 6 typography presets: Modern, Classic, Technical, Minimal, Serif, and Creative.

Metadata export wizard with format selection, field presets, and branding options
Metadata export wizard, format selection, field presets, and branding.

Select from built-in color themes or create your own. Choose exactly which metadata appears, from presets like Essentials, Technical, Descriptive, or Full IPTC, or build custom field selections. Embed customizable watermarks into your images for protection. Add professional cover pages with preset templates for title, creator, customer, and project information.

§ 06 / Automation

Keyword rules and transformation rules, unified.

Pro
Unified Rules Window showing Keyword Rules tab with match types, priorities, and field mappings
Unified Rules Window, keyword and transformation rules in a single tabbed view.

Create and organize keyword rules with 4 match types: Exact, Hierarchy Prefix, Contains, and Regex. Set priorities, group related rules, and enable or disable as needed. Search, filter, and import or export your rule collections as .msrules files.

Transformation rules automate metadata workflows with 15 action types and 11 comparison operators. Set conditions, trigger on field changes or import events, and preview all changes before applying. Define rules once, apply to thousands of files.

§ 08 / Batch

Batch operations at enterprise scale.

100,000+ files
MetaScope batch processing, frame 1
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Batch processing across template application, date operations, privacy redaction, rename rules, and folder processing.
Files
100,000+
Fields
125
Formats
08

Date operations, copy dates between fields with pause, resume, and checkpoint recovery. Privacy redaction, template-driven metadata removal for GDPR, location data, and client delivery. Batch rename, stackable rename rules with metadata injection, counters, and live preview. Folder processing, process entire folders with recursive scanning and file type filtering.

§ 09 / Photos

Native Apple Photos integration.

macOS
MetaScope browsing the Apple Photos library with album navigation, inline previews, and iCloud download progress
Apple Photos library browsing with album access, iCloud progress, and smart prefetch.

Native library access, browse your Apple Photos library directly, read metadata from originals, and preview inline without ever leaving MetaScope. iCloud downloads show progress, smart prefetch anticipates your next selection, and you can export or import files between Photos and the filesystem without touching Finder.

§ 10 / Pricing

Free tier plus a Pro subscription for professional workflows.

App Store
Free
€0 forever

Professional metadata viewing and light editing at no cost.

  • Metadata viewing for 50+ formats
  • GPU-accelerated image viewer with progressive loading
  • Video preview with professional controls
  • Native Photos integration, browse albums
  • Advanced file browser and management
  • 5 metadata edits per day
  • Export metadata (JSON, NDJSON, XML, CSV, TXT, MD, HTML, YAML)
  • Complete interface with 70+ settings
Pro subscription · Most popular
€5,99 /month*

€49,99/year (save 30%) · 3-month trial for €9,99

Unlimited professional workflows for photographers and archivists.

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited metadata editing
  • Batch rename image files
  • Batch restore filesystem dates from EXIF
  • Batch GPS location operations
  • Metadata Template Manager
  • Batch apply metadata from template (125 fields)
  • Batch metadata redaction (GDPR, location, client delivery)
  • Keyword and transformation automation rules
  • Subfolder browsing with Stop and Resume
  • Document export for PDF and HTML portfolios
  • Metadata search and index
  • Metadata Compare Tray
  • Analytics Dashboard

*Pricing varies by region due to local taxes and App Store policies. Final pricing displayed during App Store checkout.