How to View Where a Photo Was Taken

Tap a device to see how.

iPhone

Open the photo in the Photos app and swipe up to see the location displayed on a map.

Android

Tap the details icon (the "i" icon) on a photo in the Gallery app to see its location shown alongside a map.

View other photos from the same spot

Tapping the map often brings up other photos taken near that same location, gathered together in one place.

Why this is useful

When you can't remember exactly where a great travel photo was taken, checking its location data lets you find the exact spot again.

Where was this again?

If you've ever struggled to remember the exact spot behind a beautiful travel photo, checking the location data saved with it can help you find that place again or share it with a friend.

You can also check whether a photo has no location data

Not every photo carries location data. If location services were off when it was taken, or if the photo was sent to you by someone else, it often won't have any location attached at all β€” and that's completely normal, not a sign of an error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do some photos not have location data?

Yes β€” if location services were turned off when a photo was taken, or if it was received from someone else, it may not have any location information saved.

Do screenshots carry location data too?

No, since screenshots aren't taken with a camera, they generally don't have location data saved with them.