A convenient installer and a robust portable package of Phil Harvey's ExifTool for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is ExifTool?
ExifTool by Oliver Betz is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 11.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 13.59, released on May 28, 2026. The version history goes back to May 18, 2022: 48 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
- Small download (11.2 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ExifTool is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ExifTool 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:
4D3A4AE6DF81BE36C0C769B432FB5E9DC43518BDCED5AFB9603633EAABEA83DE· 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 48 versions ›48 versions over 4 years · about 12 a year
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OliverBetz.ExifTool -eExifTool_install_13.59_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oliver Betz
- Licence
- CC0-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 13.59
- Released
- May 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 48
- Updates / year
- 11.9
- Website
- oliverbetz.de
- winget ID
- OliverBetz.ExifTool
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExifTool free?
Yes. ExifTool is open-source software under the CC0-1.0 licence.
Is ExifTool 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ExifTool 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?
The versions page lists all 48 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 18, 2022.
Can I use ExifTool without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.