libexif

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  "why_use_this": "Essential dependency for image tools that need to read/write EXIF tags (camera settings, GPS, timestamps, etc.). Lightweight, standards-compliant, and widely used in image processing pipelines. Include it if you\u0027re building photo utilities or need EXIF support without heavyweight image libraries."
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