MetaScope 1.2.3 (Build 26)
Integrated metadata search in the browser, batch privacy redaction, native Finder integration, toolbar customization, unified rules window, and XPC-based memory isolation for the image viewer.
MetaScope 1.2.3 (Build 26)
February 2026 - Build 26
MetaScope 1.2.3 brings integrated metadata search to the main browser, batch privacy redaction, native Finder integration, and significant memory improvements for the image viewer.
Integrated Metadata Search
Find photos by their metadata without leaving the browser.
What’s New
- Search Mode Toggle — Switch between filename and metadata search directly in the toolbar
- Filter Overlay — Resizable panel with advanced IPTC/XMP filters, technical filters, date ranges, and saved presets
- Progressive Density — Three display levels (Compact/Standard/Detailed) with inline metadata rows and hover popovers
- Relevance Cues — Color-coded match quality badges, multi-field match chips, and search term highlighting
- Full Batch Support — Range selection, context menus, and batch operations work directly on search results
Search your photo library by camera, lens, keyword, location, or any of 92 metadata fields — all from the main browser.
Batch Metadata Redaction (Pro)
Protect privacy with template-driven metadata removal.
What’s New
- 3 Built-in Templates — Remove Location Data, Client Delivery Cleanup, Remove Personal Data (GDPR)
- Field Preview — See exactly which fields will be affected before applying
- Batch Processing — Apply redaction templates across hundreds of files with progress tracking
Prepare images for client delivery, publishing, or GDPR compliance without manually checking each field.
Finder “Open With” Integration
MetaScope now appears in Finder’s right-click menu.
What’s New
- Native Integration — Open images, videos, and folders directly from Finder
- Smart Routing — Files open to their parent folder with automatic selection; folders navigate directly
- Permission Handling — Branded permission sheet with “Add to Quick Access” for new locations
Right-click any photo in Finder and choose “Open With > MetaScope” to start editing metadata immediately.
Toolbar Customization
Make the toolbar work for your workflow.
What’s New
- Hide/Show Items — Toggle individual toolbar buttons via Settings > Toolbar
- Density Presets — Compact, Standard, or Comfortable spacing
- File Operations — 7 file operation buttons individually toggleable
- Right-Click Access — Quick customization from the toolbar context menu
Unified Rules Window
Keyword Rules and Transformation Rules now live in a single tabbed window. One toolbar button, two rule types, same keyboard shortcuts.
Memory Improvements
The popout image viewer now uses a separate XPC helper process for image decoding. Memory returns to baseline after closing the viewer instead of accumulating when browsing large photo sets. Supports 22 RAW formats with zero-copy Metal rendering via IOSurface.
More Improvements
Video UI Parity
Video metadata tabs now match the Photos interface with collapsible sections, reordering, and manage mode.
Include Subfolders Clarity
Dynamic folder icon, breadcrumb badge, and status bar text make it clear when subfolder browsing is active.
Smooth Resizing
Info Panel and sidebar resizing is now jitter-free — width changes apply only when you release the drag handle.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed layout crash when re-authorizing Photos access
- Fixed metadata search selection and navigation issues
- Fixed toolbar button colors not updating after redeeming a Pro code
- Fixed stale index captures in ForEach closures
- Removed misleading batch redaction templates
- Fixed window state persistence across restarts
- Fixed subscription state observation for UI updates
- Fixed 10 critical UserDefaults domain mismatches for settings persistence
- Fixed blurry thumbnails on Retina displays and RAW files
Requirements
- macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
Get MetaScope
MetaScope is available on the Mac App Store. Free tier includes 5 edits per day. MetaScope Pro unlocks unlimited edits and all professional features.
For questions, feedback, or feature requests, contact support via the MetaScope Help menu.
✨ New Features
- Integrated Metadata Search: Search mode toggle in toolbar to switch between filename and metadata search directly in the browser.
- Filter Overlay: Resizable panel with advanced IPTC/XMP filters, technical filters, date ranges, and saved presets.
- Progressive Density: Three display levels (Compact/Standard/Detailed) with inline metadata rows and hover popovers.
- Relevance Cues: Color-coded match quality badges, multi-field match chips, and search term highlighting.
- Full Batch Support on Search Results: Range selection, context menus, and batch operations work directly on search results.
- Batch Metadata Redaction (Pro): Template-driven metadata removal with 3 built-in templates — Remove Location Data, Client Delivery Cleanup, Remove Personal Data (GDPR).
- Finder 'Open With' Integration: Open images, videos, and folders directly from Finder's right-click menu with smart routing and permission handling.
- Toolbar Customization: Hide/show toolbar items, three density presets (Compact/Standard/Comfortable), and right-click context menu access.
- Unified Rules Window: Keyword Rules and Transformation Rules in a single tabbed window with preserved keyboard shortcuts.
🔧 Improvements
- XPC Image Decode Helper: Separate process for image decoding prevents memory pressure when cycling through large images. Supports 22 RAW formats with zero-copy Metal rendering via IOSurface.
- Video UI Parity: Video metadata tabs now match the Photos interface with collapsible sections, reordering, and manage mode.
- Include Subfolders Clarity: Dynamic folder icon, breadcrumb badge, and status bar text indicate when subfolder browsing is active.
- Smooth Resizing: Info Panel and sidebar resizing is jitter-free — width changes apply only on drag release.
🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed layout crash when re-authorizing Photos access.
- Fixed metadata search selection and navigation issues.
- Fixed toolbar button colors not updating after redeeming a Pro code.
- Fixed stale index captures in ForEach closures.
- Removed misleading batch redaction templates.
- Fixed window state persistence across restarts.
- Fixed subscription state observation for UI updates.
- Fixed 10 critical UserDefaults domain mismatches for settings persistence.
- Fixed blurry thumbnails on Retina displays and RAW files.
📦 Download Information
File Size: ~55 MB
System Requirements:
- macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- MetaScope Pro subscription for Batch Metadata Redaction, Transformation Rules, Workspace Presets, and Metadata Copying features