# Photo Locator — Photo GPS Location

> Locate photos on a map, get addresses, and record trip data. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Weir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-locator/id1444095682 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Weir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239930447)
- Category: Photo & Video, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-locator/id1444095682/reviews.md

## What is Photo Locator?

The Photo Locator was designed so you can locate where in the world a photo was taken. It not only shows you where on the map, but it will give you the address of where that photo was taken. Once you have selected a photo, you can plan a route to it and also view the photos properties:

•	Image Name
•	Created Date
•	File Size
•	Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude)
•	Altitude above sea level
•	Speed
•	Address
•	Image Dimensions (Height & Width in Pixels)
•	Profile Name
•	Colour Model

Record Your Trip - New feature that lets you record your trip to the selected photo or anywhere:

•	Speed shown on the map and graph.
•.     Altitude on a graph.
•	Gesture the maps and graphs to zoom in.

Further additions to the App will happen in due course.

The App will only work with photos taken with phones that are logged in with the same Apple ID or phots that allow access to the embedded GPS like digital microscopes etc.

## Key features

- Locate photo origin on map
- Display photo address
- View photo properties (name, date, size, coordinates)
- Record trip speed and altitude
- Plan routes to photo locations
- Map and graph gesture controls

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-locator/id1444095682/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Didn’t work, error  could not extract data

*2020-11-19*

Didn’t work, error  could not extract data, no further data extraction will be attempted

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-08-28*

This is an amazing app !!!

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Locator

### How does Photo Locator work?

Photo Locator uses the embedded GPS data within photos to determine the exact location and address where the picture was taken. It can then display this information on a map and allow you to plan routes to that spot.

### What photo properties can I view with Photo Locator?

You can view the image name, creation date, file size, coordinates (latitude and longitude), altitude, speed, address, image dimensions, profile name, and color model for photos taken with compatible devices.

### Can Photo Locator record my trips?

Yes, Photo Locator has a 'Record Your Trip' feature that shows your speed on a map and graph, as well as your altitude on a graph. You can zoom in on these maps and graphs using gestures.

### What devices is Photo Locator compatible with?

Photo Locator is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It works best with photos taken on phones logged in with the same Apple ID or photos that allow access to embedded GPS data.

### How much does Photo Locator cost?

Photo Locator is a paid app, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What is the age rating for Photo Locator?

Photo Locator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Photo Locator updated?

The latest version of Photo Locator is 5.3, and it was last updated on September 30, 2025. Further additions to the app are planned for the future.

### What are the limitations of Photo Locator?

The app will only work with photos taken with phones that are logged in with the same Apple ID or photos that allow access to the embedded GPS, such as those from digital microscopes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2025-09-30

- Bug fixes
- Layout fixes
- Enhancements

### 4.1 — 2022-04-24

- Bug fixes and enhancements
- iOS deployment set to V12.4 which should OK for iPhone 6's and above

### 3.0 — 2019-11-12

- Bug fixes
- Enhancements

### 2.0 — 2019-01-31

- Bug fixes
- Addition of 'Record Your Trip'

### 1.9 — 2019-01-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Alex Weir: https://appshunter.io/developer/1239930447

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