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GPS is read in your browser — your photos never leave your device
How it works
Drop your photo
Drop a JPEG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photo. Nothing is uploaded. Your browser reads the file directly from disk using the File API.
GPS is extracted
The EXIF data embedded in your photo is parsed entirely in your browser. If GPS coordinates are present, they appear instantly. No server involved.
See the location
View the location on an interactive map with the exact coordinates in both decimal and DMS format. Then strip the GPS data before sharing the photo.
Why check your photo's GPS before sharing?
Every photo taken on a smartphone embeds the exact GPS coordinates of where it was shot. This location data travels silently with your photo wherever you share it: emails, social media, messaging apps.
Most people don't realise this. A photo posted publicly can reveal your home address, your workplace, or places you regularly visit. Journalists, researchers, and unfortunately bad actors can extract these coordinates in seconds.
This tool lets you check what's embedded in your photos before you share them. If GPS data is present, you can strip it with the Metadata Removal tool — losslessly, without re-encoding the image.
Common uses
Why trust ClientSide
- EXIF is parsed entirely in your browser
- Photos read into RAM — never written to disk
- No network requests made for your photos
- Map tiles load from CDN — your coordinates are not sent
- Cloudflare serves HTML/JS only — never your files
Frequently asked questions
Can someone find my location from a photo?
Yes. If your photo contains GPS data (most smartphone photos do), anyone with the file can extract the exact coordinates. This tool shows you what's embedded. Use the Metadata Removal tool to strip it before sharing.
Is my photo uploaded when I use this tool?
No. The GPS data is read from the file entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device. Map tiles are fetched from a CDN to display the map, but your image and coordinates are not transmitted.
Which photo formats contain GPS data?
JPEG and HEIC photos from smartphones almost always contain GPS data. PNG and WebP files typically do not include EXIF. RAW files from cameras may contain GPS if the camera has a GPS chip or was synced with a phone.
How do I remove GPS from my photos?
Use the Metadata Removal tool on this site. It strips GPS and all other EXIF data from JPEG files without re-encoding, so there's no quality loss at all.
Why does my photo show no GPS data?
Location services may have been disabled for your camera app, the photo may have been shared through an app that strips metadata (WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter), or the device may not have had a GPS fix when the photo was taken.