# Photo Gopher

> Extracts and displays detailed metadata from photos and videos, including GPS location. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Lidie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-gopher/id662735770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Lidie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869780159)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-gopher/id662735770/reviews.md

## What is Photo Gopher?

Photo Gopher allows you to pick a movie or image from your Photos Library or Files App, and then goes digging for that item's metadata, which it then displays. We use the terms media item to refer to any movie, video, image or photo, and metadata as the descriptive and identifying information bundled within that item.

Photo Gopher goes to great lengths to find a media item's location (GPS) metadata, which it uses for the singular purpose of providing turn by turn directions from you to that favorite item. Assuming the media contains GPS information, simply choose the Show Route action to begin your journey. (You must have Location Services enabled in Settings / Privacy & Security / Location Services / Photo Gopher.)

Media Metadata:

A non-exhaustive list of the metadata that Photo Gopher can show follows.

- General information such as name, size, creation date, resolution, etcetera.
- Movie specific information such as audio and video track details, data rate, cover art, etcetera.
- Image specific information such as orientation, aperture, exposure, etcetera.
- Places, GPS coordinates, an annotated map, and if location services are enabled, turn-by-turn walking or driving directions back to that favorite location.
- Apple specific metadata:
  - EXIFAux, EXIF Auxiliary Faces data, the bounding box of detected face regions.
  - MakerApple, Apple MakerNote data.
- MakerNote information from other manufactuers.
- EXIF, Exchangeable Image File Format data.
- TIFF, Tagged Image File Format data.
- PNG, Portable Network Graphics data.
- JFIF, JPEG File Interchange Format data.
- IPTC, International Press Telecommunications Council data.
- DNG, Digital Negative data.
- ... and more.

Usage:

The Photo Gopher window consists of four tabs:

- Media presents the Photos Library picker for choosing items (if the picker isn't visible simply click the Media tab to re-open it). External items can be chosen using Files to  Share /  Photo Gopher.  Once a media item is chosen a Gopher view appears showing a media thumbnail (typically clickable), detailed metadata, and a map centered on the coordinates of the media item, assuming the item has a geotag with GPS coordinates. The latitude, longitude and altitude are automatically copied to the pasteboard, which you can paste directly into Maps' search field. You may also manually copy any other asset metadata ferreted-out by the Gopher: long-press for iOS, control-click for macOS.

- Favorites itemizes media items that you previousaly marked as a favorite. Selecting a favorite opens a new Gopher view. Swipe left on a favorite to remove it from the list.

- Settings contains App settings.

- Help shows this information.

Gopher Actions:

After selecting a media item a Gopher view appears - touch the Action button   (or on macOS use the File menu) and the Gopher shows the allowable actions, from the following list:

- Make Favorite adds the media item to the Favorites tab. The maximum number of favorites is selectable in Settings.

- Show Route invokes Maps to display travel directions, using the media item's location as the destination and your current location as the starting point. You may select the route type and map type in Settings.

- Mail invokes Mail with the media item's metadata in two attachments: a textual representation of the data structure used by the Gopher, and a PDF of that structure tailored for human consumption.

- Print prints the media item's metadata in human readable form, formatted for 8.5" x 11" paper in portrait orientation.

## Key features

- Extracts media metadata
- Displays GPS location data
- Provides turn-by-turn directions to media location
- Supports Photos Library and Files App
- Lists general, image, and movie metadata
- Includes Apple-specific metadata
- Favorites management

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Gopher Sharing | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-gopher/id662735770/reviews.md

### 5/5 — this is great app

*2020-11-11*

simple and easy to use.

thanks.

### 5/5 — Handy utility for geolocating photos

*2016-12-18*

I use this app all the time. Quick way to find the exact place I took a photo.

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Gopher

### What kind of metadata does Photo Gopher show?

Photo Gopher displays a wide range of metadata including general information like creation date and size, image-specific details such as aperture and exposure, movie track information, and importantly, GPS coordinates. It also extracts Apple-specific metadata like EXIF Auxiliary Faces data and MakerNote information from various manufacturers.

### Can Photo Gopher help me find where a photo was taken?

Yes, if your media item contains GPS location metadata, Photo Gopher can display an annotated map and provide turn-by-turn directions from your current location to that favorite item's capture spot. You must have Location Services enabled for Photo Gopher in your device settings for this feature to work.

### How do I add photos or videos to Photo Gopher?

You can select media items directly from your Photos Library using the Media tab. For external files, you can use the Files app and then choose to Share to Photo Gopher. Once selected, a Gopher view will appear with the media thumbnail and its detailed metadata.

### What are the 'Gopher Actions' in Photo Gopher?

After selecting a media item, you can access 'Gopher Actions' to perform specific tasks. One key action is 'Make Favorite,' which adds the media item to your Favorites tab for easy access later. You can also remove favorites by swiping left on them.

### Does Photo Gopher have ads?

No, Photo Gopher does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing metadata and location services without interruption from ads.

### What devices is Photo Gopher available on?

Photo Gopher is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility allows users to access and analyze their media metadata across various Apple devices.

### How often is Photo Gopher updated?

Photo Gopher was last updated on March 16, 2026, with version 26.3.1. The app was initially released on July 27, 2013, indicating a history of ongoing development and support.

### What is the user rating for Photo Gopher?

Photo Gopher has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars, based on 2 user ratings. This indicates a very high level of user satisfaction with the app's functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.3.1 — 2026-03-16

- Update for Apple OS versions 26.3.1.

### 6.0 — 2024-07-15

- New support for movies, audio & video track detail, artwork, data rates, etcetera.
- Expanded metadata descriptions for movies and images..
- Full access to your Photos Library is no longer required.
- Ability to open external media items.
- Clickable thumbnails.
- Improved makerApple and Regions presentations.
- Bug fixes, miscellaneous improvements and internal modernization.
- Refreshed documentation.
- Update for iOS 17.5.1, iPadOS 17.5.1, macOS 14.5.

### 5.3 — 2022-02-04

- Synthesize a new convenience field in the Global Positioning System section called Location, which is three comma-separated floats: the picture's (Latitude,Longitude,Altitude).
- Nerd alert: iOS versions >= 14 and macOS versions >= 11 now use the modern PHPicker photo chooser rather than the venerable UIImagePicker.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
- Update for iOS 15.3, macOS 12.2.

### 5.2 — 2021-09-20

- Include a picture's FileName and FileSize in the General Information metadata section.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and cosmetic enhancements.
- Update for iOS 15.0, macOS 11.5.2.

### 5.1 — 2020-12-21

- New macOS Universal binary that runs on either Apple Silicon or Intel Macs.
- Update for iOS 14.3, macOS 11.1.

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