EXIF Software

GIMP is an open-source and free Photoshop alternative (for Windows)
GIMP for Windows can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.

View and edit all aspects of EXIF data from JPG or RAW images containing different metadata formats
ExifTool can view EXIF data and convert RAW to JPG.

Batch image renamer/resizer
Image Tuner Batch Photo Resizer can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, optimize graphics, convert RAW to JPG and batch process images.

A highly recommended freeware vector graphics editor that's packed to the brim with features to edit objects, work with layers and activate effects
Inkscape can add text to an image, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, optimize graphics and create and edit layers.

A fully-packed image editor and organization utility with several useful features
StudioLine Photo Classic Plus can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create slideshows, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.

Photo editing and organization software that streamlines workflow with support for many RAW formats and camera setups
ACDSee Pro can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data and convert RAW to JPG.

File manager with two-panel layout that includes rich and powerful file management features including advanced search and a registry explorer
MultiCommander can delete duplicate files, view EXIF data and batch rename files.

Photo retouching software with scrapbooks, collages, slideshows and social media integration
Adobe Photoshop Elements can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create web graphics and optimize graphics.