MetaX is an iOS tool for viewing and editing photo metadata. It runs entirely on-device and focuses on privacy, performance, and a distinct Neo-Brutalist aesthetic.
- Metadata Editor: Edit EXIF, TIFF, and GPS data. Uses a transactional engine for reliable timestamp and location updates.
- Privacy First: One-tap metadata removal. All processing happens locally; no data is uploaded.
- Save-as-Copy: Supports both non-destructive "Save as Copy" and direct overwriting.
- Automatic Organization: Edited photos are automatically saved to a dedicated "MetaX" album.
- Performance: Lazy-loading and async thumbnail rendering for fast browsing of large libraries.
- Universal UI: Adaptive layout for iPhone and iPad in all orientations.
The project follows modern Swift standards and architectural patterns:
- Swift 6 Concurrency: Full migration to Swift 6 with actors and strict concurrency checking.
- MVVM-C: Uses the Coordinator pattern to separate navigation from view logic.
- Observation Framework: Powered by
@Observablefor efficient UI updates. - Dependency Injection: Centralized
DependencyContainerfor managing service lifecycles. - Programmatic UI: 100% UIKit without Storyboards or XIBs.
- High Contrast: Bold borders and "Green Sea" accents.
- Stacked Layers: Offset shadows and layers instead of standard blurs.
- Monospace Type: Used for logotypes and technical data to emphasize precision.
- Adaptive Components: Responsive layout that adjusts to any screen size.
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MetaX is licensed under the MIT License + Commons Clause.
What does this mean? You are free to explore the code, learn from the architecture, and use small snippets in your own projects. However, direct cloning and distribution on the App Store (or any commercial sale) is strictly prohibited.
See the LICENSE file for the full legal text.