# Exiv2

Exiv2 is an Incident Response product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Exiv2 is a C++ library and command-line utility for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying Exif, IPTC, XMP, and ICC metadata in image files.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Exiv2?

Exiv2 is a C++ library and command-line utility designed for managing image metadata across multiple formats.

The tool enables users to read, write, delete, and modify various types of image metadata including:
- Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) data
- IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) information
- XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) data
- ICC (International Color Consortium) color profiles

Exiv2 supports cross-platform deployment and provides comprehensive documentation for implementation. The utility includes sample code and manuals to assist developers in integrating metadata manipulation capabilities into their applications.

The tool functions both as a standalone command-line application for direct metadata operations and as a library that can be embedded into other software projects requiring image metadata processing capabilities.

Tags: File Analysis

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Incident Response](https://cybersectools.com/categories/dfir)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 1,113
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## Exiv2 FAQ

### What is Exiv2?

Exiv2 is a product in the Incident Response category. It covers File Analysis.

### What is the pricing for Exiv2?

Exiv2 is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/.

### What are alternatives to Exiv2?

Alternatives to Exiv2 listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Cognni Incident Investigation](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cognni-incident-investigation) - Incident investigation tool for info risks, user activity, and file exposure. (Commercial)
2. [Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/tools/amazon-detective) - A service that analyzes and visualizes security data to investigate potential security issues. (Commercial)
3. [StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/tools/thehive-strangebee) - Collaborative case management platform for incident response and investigation (Commercial)
4. [Cydarm Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cydarm-platform) - SOC management platform for incident response and cyber response management (Commercial)
5. [ORNA Digital Incident Response Plan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/orna-digital-incident-response-plan) - Digital incident response plan built on SANS 504-B framework (Commercial)

Compare all Exiv2 alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/exiv2](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/exiv2)

### What deployment and organization size does Exiv2 fit?

Exiv2 is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare Exiv2 with similar solutions

- [Exiv2 vs Cognni Incident Investigation](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cognni-incident-investigation-vs-exiv2)
- [Exiv2 vs Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/compare/amazon-detective-vs-exiv2)
- [Exiv2 vs StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/compare/exiv2-vs-thehive-strangebee)

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