Desktop app to clean metadata from images, videos, PDFs, and other files.
Publisher’s description
What is ExifCleaner?
ExifCleaner by szTheory is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It ranks 24th by popularity among photo management in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.5.0, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to June 13, 2021: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (szTheory/exifcleaner) has 2,776 stars. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .pdf, .png, .jpg, .mp4 and .gif. Similar programs include paint.net, Kodi and darktable.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform desktop GUI app to clean image metadata”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ExifCleaner is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ExifCleaner safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CEA672BE3A969BDA26CE2E967B04E4ACD4D6889F4DDD48B1B203A779C4A416BA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 6 years · about 2.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5.0Latest | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.0 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.1 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.1 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id szTheory.exifcleaner -eExifCleaner.Setup.4.5.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- szTheory
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/szTheory/exifcleaner
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Version
- 4.5.0
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 2.7
- GitHub stars
- 2,776
- GitHub forks
- 167
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- szTheory.exifcleaner
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExifCleaner free?
Yes. ExifCleaner is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ExifCleaner safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ExifCleaner with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ExifCleaner be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ExifCleaner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ExifCleaner?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2021.
Can I use ExifCleaner without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ExifCleaner?
paint.net, Kodi, darktable, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
