Put your photo on the map — exactly where you want it.
Choose a spot on the map or type latitude and longitude, and this tool writes it into your photo’s metadata right in your browser. You can also strip the location out before you share.
Drop a photo here
or choose a file from your device · JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB
How it works
Add a photo (or skip it)
Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP. Any location already inside it is read and shown on the map. No photo? Use the map on its own to look up coordinates.
Choose the location
Click the map, drag the marker, search for a place, use your current position, or paste coordinates in almost any format.
Download the result
The GPS tags are written into the file and checked by reading them back. JPEGs keep their exact image data; only the metadata changes.
Why edit locations locally
Your photos stay yours
Photos can reveal where you live or work. Editing happens in your browser’s memory, so nothing is sent to a server unless you explicitly ask for a recovery copy.
No quality loss on JPEGs
Only the metadata block is rewritten. The pixels aren’t re-compressed, so a 12-megapixel photo stays a 12-megapixel photo.
Know what leaves the tab
Map tiles come from OpenStreetMap (and Esri in satellite view), and place search uses Nominatim. Those services see the map area and search text — never your photo.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Lat Long Editor do?
It writes latitude and longitude into a photo’s EXIF GPS metadata. You choose the location on a map, search for a place, paste coordinates, or type them in — then download the updated photo. It can also remove the location from a photo completely.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No — not by default. The photo is read and edited entirely inside your browser tab. The only time a copy is sent to our server is if you tick “Keep a 24-hour recovery copy”, and that copy is deleted automatically after 24 hours. Note that the map loads tiles from OpenStreetMap, and place search sends the text you type to OpenStreetMap’s Nominatim service.
Will it reduce my photo’s quality?
Not for JPEG files. The picture data is left exactly as it is and only the metadata block is rewritten, so quality and resolution stay identical. PNG and WebP files are converted to JPEG at 95% quality, because JPEG is the format that carries standard GPS tags.
Which formats and sizes are supported?
JPG/JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. HEIC/HEIF (the default on many iPhones) can’t be decoded by browsers — export or share the photo as JPEG from your Photos app first. The tool checks the real file type, not just the extension.
Can I read the GPS location that’s already in a photo?
Yes. If a JPEG already has GPS data, the coordinates are filled in automatically and a marker is placed on the map. Camera model and capture time are shown too when they exist.
What coordinate formats can I paste?
Decimal degrees (17.385, 78.4867), with hemisphere letters (40.7128 N, 74.0060 W), degrees-minutes-seconds (17°23′6″N 78°29′12″E), and Google Maps links containing coordinates. Latitude must be −90 to 90 and longitude −180 to 180.
How do I remove location data from a photo?
Choose “Remove GPS” instead of “Set GPS location”. The GPS block is deleted and the rest of the camera metadata is kept. This is useful before sharing a photo publicly.
How accurate are the coordinates?
Coordinates are stored with about 3 cm of numeric precision, but real accuracy depends on the point you choose. Zoom in and drag the marker for precise placement. The satellite view helps with exact spots.
Why doesn’t my gallery or messaging app show the location?
Some apps ignore EXIF GPS data, and many social networks and chat apps strip it on upload. Check the downloaded file with a metadata viewer or your computer’s “Properties / Get Info” panel.
Is it okay to change a photo’s location?
Correcting a missing or wrong location, or organising an archive, are common uses. Don’t use edited location data to mislead others or misrepresent evidence. The tool records the place you choose, not where the photo was really taken.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The layout adapts to mobile screens, and “Use my location” can fill in where you are right now (your browser will ask for permission first).