Photo Investigator: GPS & EXIF

Photo Investigator: GPS & EXIF

Edit, Remove GPS EXIF Metadata

1.4K ratings
526 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 26, 2012
  • June 23, 2026

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View and manage detailed metadata for your photos and videos, including location, date, and camera information. You can also edit or remove sensitive data like location and captions with an in-app purchase. Explore depth maps and different versions of your images.

View all photo and video metadata
Edit/remove location data
Edit/remove captions and copyright
Edit/remove date metadata
Open location in map apps
View depth maps
See photo versions
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What's New in Photo Investigator

8.1.1

June 23, 2026

Version 8.1.1 + AI detection, using C2PA metadata and other common metadata Bug fixes and stability improvements - Fixed multiple selection in the image picker for bulk editing - Fixed a crash when viewing or editing photos with certain timezone metadata - Fixed a crash in the analog clock metadata display - Fixed video playback being hijacked by Photo Investigator in Photos and Files apps Thank you for using Photo Investigator!

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

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Edit all your Photos' locations, add captions, and change timestamps. Also, advertising will be removed from the app. Thank you for your support.

User reviews

Indispensable - I use this every day!

This utlilty beats any other EXIF app I've tried and I've tried about 20 of the best I could find! (Metapho, View EXIF, PhotoMeta, EXIF Wizard Pro, etc) This is the only one to truly show all the stuff! I absolutely CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IT. Trust me, THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT. Also - buy the upgrade. I did just to help encourage this developer to keep this app going for years to come because I can’t imagine not having it.

10Y Update: I’ve had this app over 10 years now! Still use it every day.
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Great app, responsive dev

Previous build's bug fixed, plus at least one of my suggestions implemented--thanks!

A useful, fast, sleeper app. 👌

Indispensable for Photographers

Photo Investigator has been my go-to when it comes to searching/indexing my photos online. For example, though VSCO embeds information that allows quick searches using Google Photos or Flickr, Snapseed does not. Photo Investigator allows me to create a template that embeds that info, all while preserving location data, etc. It’s been my most commonly used app, tbh. The developer has also been very responsive when I reported any issues.
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getting there but a few issues

Thank you for quickly dealing with the Files issue, but there’s a couple of things (one quite crucial) that are a problem for my work.
1] To open from Files, we have to allow Photos access in System Settings or else the open dialogue won’t load - so in Settings I have to set Photos access to ‘Limited Access’ to keep my photos private (ok so far), but then what happens is upon opening the App it shows all the thumbnails of Recent Files - which is a big no go for me as I work on multiple cases and often have clients looking at my screen.
2] Much less important a problem, but the ‘Saved From’ field shown on all images says: Investigator (which doesn’t seem right?)
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Only works with Photos app

Unfortunately I can’t use or even test this app as it only opens images that are in your Photos app, and not in Files (where all of the images are that I need to check). The images I want to check are client related and will never be in my Photos app I’m afraid.
Having said that, it looks well made and if you only use your Photos app then this should be ok for you. I tried it on my MacBook too.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes after recent update

Bug

Metadata editing not working as expected

Bug

Incorrect file size and video info displayed

Bug

Location mapping inaccurate in certain regions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to edit IPTC metadata

Feature

Implement dark mode option

Feature

Allow batch processing of photos

Feature

Add option to automatically remove metadata

Feature

Improve integration with iCloud Photo Library

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FAQ

What kind of metadata can I see with this app?

You can view a comprehensive range of metadata for your photos and videos. This includes location data (if enabled), file size, date and time of capture, camera model and software versions, album information, and much more. The app also allows you to see depth maps for portrait photos and different versions of edited images.

Can I edit or remove metadata like location?

Yes, you can edit or remove sensitive metadata such as location (including direction and altitude), captions, copyright information, and the date. Please note that these editing features require an in-app purchase to unlock.

How much does it cost to edit metadata?

The app itself is free to download and allows you to view all available metadata. However, the ability to edit or remove specific metadata fields like location, captions, copyright, and date is a premium feature that requires an in-app purchase.

What devices is this app compatible with?

Based on the description, the app is designed for iOS devices, as it mentions integration with Messages, Photos, and other iOS apps, as well as compatibility with Apple Maps and Google Maps. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed but is generally expected to work on recent versions.

What are the main use cases for this app?

The primary use cases include protecting your privacy by removing location data from photos before sharing them, managing copyright information, correcting inaccurate date stamps, and simply understanding the technical details of your captured media. It's also useful for photographers who want to examine depth maps or different versions of their edited images.