A convenient installer and a robust portable package of Phil Harvey's ExifTool for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is ExifTool - Dev?
ExifTool - Dev is an open-source program for Windows from Oliver Betz.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 8.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.65, released on September 15, 2023. 2 versions are listed since May 3, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (8.5 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ExifTool - Dev is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ExifTool - Dev safe to download?
- The file is served by oliverbetz.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9D39F0ECE821BF734496DB53903D8053A4018160ECCAE70CF2A44D5E4C94BB07· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.65Latest | September 15, 2023 | 8.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 12.62 | May 3, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OliverBetz.ExifTool.Development -eExifTool_install_12.65_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oliver Betz
- Licence
- CC0-1.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 12.65
- Released
- September 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- September 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- oliverbetz.de
- winget ID
- OliverBetz.ExifTool.Development
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExifTool - Dev free?
Yes. ExifTool - Dev is open-source software under the CC0-1.0 License licence.
Is ExifTool - Dev safe to download?
The download comes from oliverbetz.de, 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 ExifTool - Dev 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 ExifTool - Dev be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ExifTool - Dev run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ExifTool - Dev?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 3, 2023.
Can I use ExifTool - Dev without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.