How to find a photo's GPS location on iPhone
iPhones geotag photos by default. Here's how to see the location in the Photos app — and how to get the exact latitude and longitude, including from HEIC files.
Short answer: Open the photo in the Photos app and swipe up (or tap the ⓘ button) to see a map of where it was taken. To get the precise coordinates, export the photo as JPEG and upload it to the tool below — it reads the exact latitude and longitude on your device.
Method 1: See the location in the Photos app
- Open the Photos app and tap the photo.
- Swipe up on the image, or tap the info (ⓘ) button.
- A map and the place name appear if the photo was geotagged. Tap the map to open it in Apple Maps.
This shows the approximate place, but not the raw latitude/longitude you can paste into Google Maps.
Method 2: Get the exact latitude & longitude
Use the uploader below. It reads the EXIF GPS metadata locally and gives you copy-ready coordinates plus a Google Maps button.
Dealing with HEIC (iPhone's default format)
By default, iPhones save photos as HEIC, which stores EXIF differently from JPEG. The quickest fix is to export a JPEG copy:
- Email or AirDrop trick: Emailing a photo to yourself often converts it to JPEG.
- Change capture format: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible makes the camera save JPEG going forward.
- Files app: Save the photo into Files, then share it — many share targets produce a JPEG copy with the GPS intact.
Why the location might be missing
If no map appears, the photo may have been taken with Camera location off (Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Camera), be a screenshot, or have been shared through an app that strips metadata. See why a photo has no location data.