# PhotoLocator > Extracts GPS location data from photos to show where they were taken. (iPhone/iPad app by Arcastudio srl.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolocator/id466756780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Arcastudio srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/317994857) - Category: Utilities, Photo & Video - Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 13 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Released: 2011-10-13 - Data updated: 2026-07-16 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolocator/id466756780/reviews.md ## What is PhotoLocator? Photolocator can tell you exactly where a photo was taken, your own or someone else’s one! What is the difference of the function PLACES contained in PHOTOS of Apple? Simple, PLACES from a photo can not tell you where it was taken, PHOTOLOCATOR can! With PLACES you can browse the location where the photos were taken, of course you will find tons of images of areas that you frequent more and it'll take long time to scroll through them all until you find what you were looking for, Photolocator it only takes few seconds. PLACES does not give you the address and the time at which the photo was taken, but only gives you a PIN on the map. PHOTOLOCATOR instead provides you with all the data in the blink of an eye. This simple utility will be much more useful than you can imagine. For users iOS5. Go into your preferences Localization service. Turn off the switch the Camera. Re-enable the switch to the Camera. How does Photolocator work: Photolocator reads the GPS data contained in the EXIF description of the photographic images. The photos taken with modern GPS cameras and with iPhone, iPod, iPad (if connected to the network or covered by GPS when the picture was being taken) contain this type of information. Select a photo from your collection. If the photo includes the GPS information, the closest street address to the place where the picture was taken, will be displayed. -The street address is visible on Google Maps and the Pin will be located on the exact spot where the picture was taken (even if you weren’t on the street!). -The picture can be sent by e-mail together with the description of the place where the photo was taken and the link to pinpoint it on Google Maps. The scope of this application ranges from social to work related purposes. - a friend wants to get hold of you in a bar but doesn’t know where it is? Take a picture at the entrance of the bar and email it through PhotoLocator, and that’s it! - Do you want to let others know where you are? Take a picture and send it through PhotoLocator :) -During your last holidays you took a picture when you were on an amazing beach but now you can’t find it anymore? Ask Photolocator and it will take you right back! - Have you done a photo shoot and need to check if the information on the locations is right? Photolocator will serve you perfectly! -Would you like to go back to that spot in the woods where you found those delicious porcini mushrooms you took a photo of? Photolocator can give you directions and following the map you will easily get there! -Have you just received a photo by e-mail from your friend and you want to know where she is? Photolocator will reveal it to you! -Have you gone back to Paris and want to find that beautiful shop you took a photo of but you can’t remember where it is? Don’t worry, Photolocator will find it for you! -And much more: use your imagination! ## Key features - Extracts GPS data from photos - Displays street address of photo location - Pinpoints location on Google Maps - Shares photo location via email - Finds previously visited locations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolocator/id466756780/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Do not purchase *2016-04-20* Bad ### 1/5 — Bad app *2016-04-14* Just tried what a rip off! ### 1/5 — Worthless, and want a credit!! *2015-05-28* This is not an app; it's a Crapp! I should have listened the other reviewers, but I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. I tried with a bunch of photos I had in my library, and the app keeps saying "This picture does not contain GPS information" So I took a photo, and tried it right away, and same thing. We should be reimbursed. What a sleazy crap! ### 1/5 — Does not work! *2014-12-13* I tested both pics from my phone as well as ones that were sent to me. It said all pictures did not contain GPS information, none of them. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2014-09-18* Out of 100 photos reviewed from my phone and someone else's phone none show a GPS location pretty funny sense my GPS location service is turned on on my phone. Deleted hope for a refund. Don't waste your money like I did! ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2014-07-06* Don't waste ur money on this stupid app.. It don't work 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 give me my money back I would t give it no stars but to leave a message I have to give something ### 2/5 — Inaccurate *2014-06-21* I took a pic to test this app. The location given was 7 blocks away. Not very accurate. Waste on money! ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2014-04-03* Doesn't do what it says and is a waste of money. Do not buy! ### 1/5 — Waste of money! *2013-10-19* This stupid app does not work it's a waste of money ### 1/5 — Trash *2013-09-09* Do not buy this app!!! It give Radom dates on pictures I took today. ## Frequently asked questions about PhotoLocator ### How does PhotoLocator find the location of a photo? PhotoLocator reads the GPS data embedded within the EXIF information of a photograph. This data is typically included by modern cameras and smartphones when a picture is taken with location services enabled. ### Can PhotoLocator find the location of any photo? PhotoLocator can only find the location of photos that contain GPS data. Photos taken with devices that do not have GPS enabled or where location services were turned off will not have this information. ### Does PhotoLocator show the exact spot a photo was taken? Yes, PhotoLocator displays the closest street address and places a pin on Google Maps at the exact spot where the picture was taken, even if it wasn't on a street. ### Can I share the location of a photo using PhotoLocator? Yes, you can send a photo via email along with its location description and a link to pinpoint it on Google Maps. ### Is PhotoLocator free to use? Yes, PhotoLocator is available for free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices is PhotoLocator compatible with? PhotoLocator is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### How often is PhotoLocator updated? The latest version, 1.8, was released on February 8, 2018. While updates have been infrequent, the core functionality remains relevant for its purpose. ### What is the age rating for PhotoLocator? PhotoLocator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8 — 2018-02-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - iOS11 compatible ### 1.7 — 2013-11-18 - iOS7 update - Photolocator now use Apple Maps ### 1.6 — 2012-12-11 - Fixed layout in Portrait mode ### 1.5 — 2012-12-03 - Compatibility Update. Now iOS5 supported. ### 1.4 — 2012-11-09 - iPhone 5! ## Apps similar to PhotoLocator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WÜDOMO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wudomo/id1438415990) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Belimport Bikes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belimport-bikes/id1600238206) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Days Alive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-alive/id407428692) | 2.6 (8) | Free | Utilities | | [Ve Por Mas Flotillas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ve-por-mas-flotillas/id1673435463) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Quick Barcode Scan & Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-barcode-scan-and-generator/id6478474801) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Dare by Syned](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-by-syned/id1599805902) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Arcastudio srl - [Mosquito away](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosquito-away/id317994854) - [Italian Wine - Piedmont](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-wine-piedmont/id325782509) - [SimFootball ITALY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfootball-italy/id384615380) - [Tennis Strings Tension OK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tennis-strings-tension-ok/id719469768) - [Gioco di Parole](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gioco-di-parole/id725437335) All apps by Arcastudio srl: https://appshunter.io/developer/317994857 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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