Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Exifio fully supports all three core microstock media formats: vectors (EPS, AI), raster images (JPG, PNG), and video footage (MP4, MOV). For EPS, JPG, and PNG files, the high-speed native Rust engine writes IPTC/XMP metadata directly into file headers without third-party utilities or quality degradation. For Adobe Illustrator (.AI) and video files, Exifio automatically formats microstock-tailored CSV manifests compatible with Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Vecteezy, and other agencies.

Exifio does not just produce generic image descriptions. Behind every generation is our proprietary SEO prompt architecture, refined over years of hands-on microstock experience, sales data analysis, and algorithm testing. Exifio directs the AI to identify commercial buyer-intent keywords, concept tags, and exact stock taxonomies for Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and other major marketplaces. We don't make empty promises about "magic selling tags" — we provide a battle-tested tagging methodology built to maximize your real search visibility and downloads.

Just install Exifio and paste your Google AI Studio API key into the settings. You can get a free API key in literally a few seconds using your standard Google account, or link your personal paid key for maximum batch throughput. Your key is stored encrypted locally on your device, and you are instantly ready to tag and upload files with zero latency.

Your credentials never leave your PC. Exifio is a standalone desktop application with zero cloud storage. All passwords and FTP tokens are encrypted locally on your device and transmitted strictly directly to the official microstock servers. No third-party servers ever touch or see your data.

Exifio supports all major contributor platforms: Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Magnific, Vecteezy, Depositphotos, Dreamstime, 123RF, Alamy, VectorStock, and Pixta via high-speed parallel SFTP, FTPS, and direct submission protocols.

Exifio includes a fully functional Free Demo with zero commitment and no subscription required. Right upon installation, you get 75 complimentary AI generations to test all capabilities on your real files — from in-file metadata embedding (vectors, photos, video) to parallel microstock uploading. When you are ready to scale, accessible monthly plans start at just $6/mo managed via Patreon.

Exifio is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit) as a native installer (.exe) and for macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, M4) as a disk image (.dmg). An active internet connection is required for AI metadata generation and uploading to microstocks.

Subscriptions are handled securely via Patreon. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time directly in your Patreon account.

The All-in-One subscription ($25/mo) unlocks full access to two professional applications for microstock contributors at once: Exifio (Unlimited AI metadata generation, lossless EPS/JPG/PNG embedding, and background auto-uploads) plus DataReaper (automatic sales tracking across Adobe Stock and Shutterstock, AI GAP niche discovery, keyword performance analysis, and a 12-month seasonal radar). You save $9/mo compared to individual pricing, with unified Patreon login.