Geosetter Alternatives For Mac

Best: GeoSetter. I’ve covered a fair number of photo geotagging tools on this blog (see the series listing at the end of the above post), but GeoSetter has the best mix of features and usability of any of them. Worthy alternative: GPicSync. Raw Therapeeis an open-source free Lightroom alternative, albeit one with a much more limited feature set. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It’s a particularly good option if you’re looking for something free and lightweight. Darktableis free, open-source,.

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In order to geolocate images using a GPX file with GeoSetter. On the menu bar click Images Open Folder and browse for the folder containing the images. On the menu bar click View Tracks.The tracks window opens at the bottom right of the main window. Both are free, Windows-only (GPicSync does have a Mac version, but it's 10.5 only and refuses to run under 10.6/10.7) and are perfect for the tasks in most (with GeoSetter and its excellent RAW handling, time offset tuning and map handling capabilities, all) cases.

GeoSetter is a freeware tool for Windows (requires Internet Explorer 10 or higher) for showing and changing geo data and other metadata (IPTC/XMP/Exif) of image files (e.g. images taken by digital cameras). The embedded map of GeoSetter doesn’t work on Windows XP, please see my short explanation here.

The current version is 3.5.3, released on 29 October 2019 (some more Info here).

A bit more detailed comment here with a short comment regading the problem with darkened map containing “For development purposes only”).

Reads and writes the formats JPEG and TIFF as well as camera RAW formats DNG (Adobe), CRW, CR2 and THM (Canon), NEF and NRW (Nikon), MRW (Konica Minolta), PEF (Pentax), ORF (Olympus), ARW, SR2, SRF (Sony) and RAF (Fujifilm), RW2 and RAW (Panasonic), RWL (Leica)
Uses ExifTool by Phil Harvey for writing data
Shows existing geo coordinates, image directions and tracks on embedded Google Maps map (requires internet connection)
Setting geo data by using embedded Google Maps map (requires internet connection) or by entering known values for coordinates and altitude directly
Automatic filling of location IPTC fields and altitude values (requires internet connection)
Editable IPTC data (IPTC-NAA/XMP)
Possibility to change taken date of images
Synchronization with track files (NMEA, GPX, PLT, Sony LOG, IGC and others)
Synchronization with already geo tagged images with buddy images (e.g. between RAW images and their corresponding JPEG images)
Google Earth export
Localizable user interface – English, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Czech, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Norwegian language is available at the moment

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on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Do you plan to allow displaying maps from mapy.cz? It has great turistic maps and winter maps.Aug 11, 23:34
on Update 3.5.3: Hi, i have a problem, when i try to search a city in the map of GeoSetter i unable to…Aug 7, 00:33
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: Ich hoffe es geht jetzt Ihnen wieder alles gut. Maybe you should consider to put GeoSetter opensource (e.g on Github…Jul 15, 19:16
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: from the link above regarding Google maps support and IE: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/browsersupport?hl=en “Support for Internet Explorer 10 will end between November…Jul 15, 19:11
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: Thank you so much! I’d love to make a donation. Do you have Venmo? I have a credit there I’d…Jun 28, 20:38
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: I would love to get rid of the “development purposes only” from the map… how would I set up the…Jun 28, 01:40
on GeoSetter and Jeffrey Friedl’s Lightroom Plugin “Run Any Command”: I would love to get rid of the “development purposes only” from the map… how would I set up the…Jun 28, 01:40
on Update 3.5: I use GeoSetter for many, many years now, its very intuitive and has a lot of options, but still is…Jun 27, 23:16
on Update 3.5.3: The ExifTool website has been moved to https://exiftool.org/Jun 9, 03:56
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: Used the program to manage some old (1970-2000) files, made with scanning equipment (dias and photos). Now I am able…Jun 8, 13:46
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: The PDF file from Phil is 0KB… I found a zip copy, did exactly as described therein (including getting an…Jun 3, 23:10
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: I have a solution Solution 1: Allow users to enter their own API keys Multiple Key entries will help to…May 28, 11:02
on Update 3.5.1: Geosetter, unfortunately, is not working anymore. I have sent numerous crash reports, but the problem persists. I am using Windows…May 18, 11:26
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: will the TIF speed ever be fixed? geosetter is basically unusable with TIF files. it is too slow…Apr 7, 17:17
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: I love Geosetter very much. My photos in archive folder are all tagged with GPS. All by Geosetter’s help. Now,…Mar 30, 14:32
on Update 3.5.2: GraciasMar 1, 16:30
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: I know I am late to the party here, but I hope I can get some info on this, I…Feb 12, 01:55
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: I’ve run into the same problem today. Updating Geosetter or reinstalling did not fix it.Jan 26, 12:12
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Very nice application for me, and I would like to report a bug that is, if I replace the latest…Jan 26, 03:08
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Hi!! The KMZ’s generated with Geosetter works fine in Google Earth (embed images ok), but the same KMZ in Google…Jan 21, 14:30
on Update 3.5.1: Seems that also custom API dont work?Jan 7, 22:10
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Is it possible to create Google API Key as a dynamic field so that every user can have own?Jan 6, 12:04
on Update 3.5.3: Geosetter is a very good tool for my botanical sudiesJan 1, 22:11
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Here is a PDF which provides details about how to use a personal Google API key with GeoSetter: http://www.geosetter.de/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=739&type=bug And…Jan 1, 14:31
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: I’d like to pitch in with my very, very great appreciation for your hard work in developing and maintaining such…Dec 21, 17:48
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Hope you get well! It would be nice if a future release could also have an option to use OSM…Nov 27, 20:51
on Update 3.5.3: Thank you for keeping this wonderful program alive!Nov 23, 05:23
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: Contact Google and get your own license for their API. Friedemann’s API we’ve all be using is only good for…Nov 23, 04:17
on GeoSetter and Internet Explorer: HELP! I’ve been using with my own Google API for most of this year. I have a copy of the…Nov 23, 03:27
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Amazing tool, I really appreciate what you are doing. Wish you good health…Nov 13, 16:18
on New Website, new GeoSetter Version?: Bonjour M Schmidt j’utilise votre GeoSettter depuis pas mal de temps avec grande satisfaction. Hier en le lançant j’ai vu…Nov 11, 15:59
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Thank very much for your work! Geosetter is really a nice program. I much appreciate your effort developing it for…Nov 9, 13:59
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: What a wonderful surprise to see the upgrade information when I started GeoSetter this morning)! I thought the project was…Nov 8, 14:17
on Update 3.5.3: This is an AMAZING program, it is very powerful, intuitive to use. Thank you so much for creating and maintaining…Nov 7, 08:17
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: I have such a key and use it for some of my own mapping-related projects. I have no problem using…Nov 2, 22:25
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Glad to hear from you, Friedemann!! I hope your health goes better soon!! I think it’s a very good suggestion…Nov 2, 21:26
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Concerning the key for google maps, I read somewhere that I (and anyone else) can ask for a personal key…Oct 28, 14:12
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Unfortunately the same API change killed off a load of fun free google maps based games. Even though you don’t…Oct 28, 01:18
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Thank You very much! We owe you a Donation!Oct 26, 11:09
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Great to see an update, such a useful piece of software that I’ve been using to slowly tag all my…Oct 26, 03:01
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Thank you!!! 🙂Oct 23, 22:28
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Thank you so much! 🙂Oct 23, 22:28
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Many thanks for your effort! Your GeoSetter is a fantastic software that I use very often. I am looking forward…Oct 23, 21:57
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Great work, one of the few tools I have been using for years! But not as near as important as…Oct 23, 20:02
on Update 3.5.1: Any chance to see track points on the map along with the track?Oct 23, 01:25
on A Minor Update after a Long Time: Thank you very much for the update. Hope that your health continues to improve – it’s far more important than…Oct 22, 22:05

Two years ago, I gave up on the MacBook Pro and started a journey to find the best laptop replacement. It wasn't easy, and I've tried more than 50 laptops to get here, but I've finally reached a point where I can tell you what to get, and what to avoid.

This is an ever-growing collection of MacBook alternatives, for those that need a high-end machine for their work, and expect the best out of their hardware. If you're looking for a new laptop for 2019, this is your ever-updated guide, and will describe why they might be best for you.

Specifically, this is targeted at people like developers (believe it or not, Windows is great for development now too) who typically need more out of a laptop. But, it's also relevant to anyone who needs more out of their machine, from illustrators looking for a MacBook replacement to those that just need something new.

The laptops recommended here all have a few things in common: their trackpads aren't terrible, they sport beyond Retina, 4K displays, and in general feel on-par or better to use than my 2017 MacBook Pro did. Let me know what you choose!

Best of: Surface Book 2

If you're a developer, creative, or both, Surface Book 2 is one of the best devices I've ever tried because it's so versatile. Eject the tablet from the keyboard and you've got a giant canvas for your ideas, or dock it and get raw power with an integrated GTX1060 graphics card on the 15-inch model.

I love the Surface Book 2 because it feels like a computer from the future, reducing the need to carry around a tablet and laptop in my bag. I have one powerful machine, in a beautiful form-factor, with a great keyboard, and all the ports I missed on the 2016 MacBook Pro.

It's worth nothing that the Surface Book 2 was last refreshed in November 2017, and is due for a refresh in late 2019 when Intel's next-generation chipsets arrive. Regardless, it's still my machine of choice, and if I was on the hunt for a new machine I'd choose the Surface Book 2 before anything else.

Across the board, Surface Book 2 is the best of both worlds, but it's a little more expensive as a result. Read on if you're looking for something different, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this machine to anyone looking for the best new laptop in 2019.

Read more: Our review of the Surface Book 2
Buy now:Surface Book 2

Ultra-light, just as powerful: Lenovo X1 Carbon

I've finally had an opportunity to take the retro Lenovo X1 Carbon for a spin, and I was blown away by how fantastic it is. If you're in the market for something ultra-light, without compromising on performance, this is for you.

Not only does the X1 Carbon have a real keyboard—squishy keys and all—the HDR display is a gob-smacker, and it's one of the few laptops I've tried in the 13-inch class that doesn't struggle with thermal throttling. Plus, it's Ubuntu dual-boot friendly out of the box.

The best part? There's a built-in privacy filter, and you'll be able to throw the X1 Carbon in your bag and forget it's even there, so you can get work done all day long, no compromises.

Read more: Our review of the Lenovo X1 Carbon

Closer to home: Huawei MateBook X Pro

Still wish the glory days of the MacBook Pro were here? Huawei has your back with the MateBook X Pro. One of the most surprising machines I tried in 2018, the MateBook X Pro has everything you probably wanted out of a better Mac: it's got a great keyboard, gorgeous 4K display and killer performance to boot.

Huawei might have shamelessly stolen the design of the MacBook, but it's taken everything great about the MacBook and iterated on it. You've got a real, non-breaking keyboard, normal USB-A ports alongside the newer USB-C ones, it's ultra-thin, and adds a touchscreen... but what can't be beaten is the price: it's literally thousands cheaper than an equivalent Apple device.

Weirdly, the popup chin-mode webcam in the keyboard was initially a problem... but it's warmed on me as I realized that it was private by default, removing the need for a privacy slider or cover for the camera. If you don't want a convertible, this would be my machine of choice.

Read more: Our review of the Huawei MateBook X Pro
Buy now: Huawei MateBook X Pro (13')

Raw power: Dell XPS 15'

The very first laptop I tried after switching from Mac was the Dell XPS 15' and it remains one of my favorite devices in the last few years, albeit in a slightly different category: walking the line between raw power and portability.

Dell's XPS line has some of the most beautiful, color accurate displays on the market, and these are designed to last years: you can service them yourself, upgrade the RAM or even replace the Wi-Fi card if it goes wrong. The company has come a long way from its beige-box days, and it shows.

If you need more CPU-power than most while avoiding the chunky gaming laptops that are available, the XPS 15-inch is a good fit: it's a little heavier and thicker than the other laptops here, but it makes up for it in sheer performance. This is because it has Intel's 'HQ' moniker, which means it's got a quad-core processor and higher wattage output than the average laptop.

Dell recently refreshed this machine and the newer versions are a great upgrade, so if you're the kind of person who wants the latest and greatest, jump for the 9570 model, which is linked below.

Read more: Our review of the Dell XPS 15'
Buy now: Dell XPS 15'

Light, cheap, portable: Surface Go

In late 2018 I tried the iPad Pro, which I desperately wanted to replace my portable workflow, but it left me wanting something more. Weirdly, the Surface Go filled this void and it's largely become my travel and on-the-go machine because it's able to do anything and the price is so compelling.

Here's the deal: Surface Go is a tiny 11-inch tablet from Microsoft that retails starting at just $349, but despite the price it's got a real Intel processor in it. That means you can do anything a normal laptop can do (albeit a little slower), but this thing fits in any bag because it's so small, and better still, there's a 4G LTE version for always-on connectivity.

I genuinely started out my review of this machine expecting to hate it, then realized part-way in that it's the computer I'd always wanted: just enough processing power to do any job, while allowing you to forget it's in your bag because it's so small.

If you're looking for something that might change your workflow entirely, this is it, but I'd recommend reading our review about the device to understand its limitations and drawbacks. Provided you go into it knowing what you'll be able to do and what will suck, it might just win you over as well.

Read more: Our review of the LTE Surface Go, and our longer review of the Wi-Fi Surface Go
Buy now: Surface Go with LTE / Surface Go without LTE

What to look forward to

There's lots of choice in the land of PCs these days, and I'm looking forward to a few new devices due for release in 2019.

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So far, these are the devices I'm excited for and will try to get access to write about, as of January 2019:

Huawei's new lower-priced MateBook laptop
Razer Blade 15-inch 'advanced'
HP's Spectre X360 OLED

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Here's the machines I'm waiting to see if they'll be refreshed:

Surface Laptop (it still doesn't have USB-C)
Surface Pro (no USB-C either)
Razer Blade Stealth

Even more choice

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I can't list everything I tried here, but if you're still looking and not quite convinced, there are plenty of other great machines out there that you might like. Here's a few others to dig into:

For gamers: look no further than the Razer Blade
Something different: Eve V, a Surface Pro alternative

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If I've missed anything or you'd love to see a review about a machine not listed here, let me know in the comments! I initially didn't know about the XPS line of devices and discovered them from user comments, so please let me know.

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Last updated: August 2019.