Add GPS Location (Geotag) to a Photo — Free Online Editor
A simple, free photo geotag tool that writes exact coordinates into a JPEG's EXIF data. Pick a point on the map or paste latitude/longitude, then download the tagged file. Everything happens in your browser — your photos never leave your device.
Drag & drop your JPEG images here
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EXIF Metadata
Set GPS Coordinates
Pick Location on Map
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Your image has been updated with the new GPS metadata.
Add GPS Coordinates to a Photo in Your Browser
This page lets you add or overwrite GPS location data inside the EXIF header of any JPEG image, directly in your browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Drop a photo into the tool above, pick a point on the map (or type latitude and longitude manually), and the editor writes the new coordinates into the file. The image you download is the same JPEG you uploaded, with the location field updated.
What "geotagging" actually means
JPEG files store two kinds of information: the visible pixels and a hidden block of metadata called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format). EXIF can include the camera make and model, exposure settings, the date the photo was taken, and a GPS sub-block holding latitude, longitude, and altitude. When a photo has GPS data, apps like Google Photos, Apple Photos, and Lightroom can plot it on a map and group it by place. When the GPS block is missing or wrong, this tool lets you add or replace it without touching the picture itself.
When you might want to add GPS data to a photo
- Restoring location on photos that lost it. Editing apps, cloud backups, format conversions, and screenshots often strip EXIF GPS. If you remember roughly where a photo was taken, you can put the location back.
- Older or scanned photos. Film scans and photos from cameras without GPS hardware never had coordinates in the first place. Adding them retroactively makes those images sortable on a map alongside your modern shots.
- Field work and documentation. Real-estate listings, inspections, insurance reports, and construction logs are clearer when each image carries the address it was taken at. You can set the same coordinates across a batch of photos in a few clicks.
- Travel and personal archives. Indoor venues, subways, and dense city blocks often produce photos with no fix. You can fill those gaps so a year of travel photos lines up correctly on a map.
Step-by-step
- Upload. Drop one or more JPEG files into the upload area, or click to browse. Files stay on your device.
- Pick a location. Drag the marker on the map to the spot you want, or paste exact coordinates into the latitude and longitude fields.
- Apply. Click Apply Coordinates. The tool updates the EXIF GPS block in memory and shows a confirmation.
- Download. Open the Download tab and save the updated image. The new file has the same dimensions and visual quality as the original.
Privacy and how the tool runs
All EXIF reading and writing happens locally in your browser. Photos are never uploaded to a server, and there is no tracking of file contents. If you close the tab, the image is cleared from memory. This is also why the tool is offered free of charge — there are no per-image processing costs to recover.
What this tool does not do
The editor only modifies metadata. It does not change the visible content of a photo, alter timestamps, or work with PNG or HEIC files (those formats either lack a standard EXIF GPS block or use a different container). If you need to remove GPS data instead of adding it, use the companion remove geotag from photo tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add GPS coordinates to a photo without losing image quality?
Upload a JPEG to the editor, pick the location on the map (or type latitude and longitude), and click Apply Coordinates. The tool writes the GPS values into the EXIF header only — the pixels in the image are not re-encoded, so visual quality is identical to the original.
Does the tool upload my photo to a server?
No. All EXIF parsing and writing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. The image file never leaves your device, and there is no account or sign-up required.
Why is my smartphone photo missing GPS data in the first place?
A photo can be saved without GPS for several reasons: location services were turned off for the camera app, the phone was in airplane mode, you were indoors with no satellite signal, or the photo was edited or re-saved by another app that stripped the metadata. You can use this editor to add the correct coordinates afterwards.
What file formats does the GPS photo editor support?
The editor reads and writes EXIF GPS data in JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) files, which is the standard format used by phones, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. PNG and HEIC are not supported because PNG has no EXIF GPS block and HEIC uses a different container.