How to Turn Photo Geotagging On or Off on iPhone

If Apple’s official camera app doesn’t have location access permission, it cannot get the location coordinates. So won’t be able to geotag when camera app captures any images or videos on iPhone or iPad.

Step by Step instructions to enable or disable geotagging – How to Take Geotagged Photos on iPhone?

1. Open iOS settings app
2. Navigate to Privacy section
3. Go to Location services
4. Go to Camera App
5.  If you want photos to be geotagged, change Allow location access to “while using the app”. OR  If you don’t want geotagging, change location access to “Never”

Here is video showing how to do same.

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Geotagging your photos means adding location data to your images, allowing you to remember where each picture was taken. While this can be a great way to organize and share your memories, there are times when you might want to turn off geotagging for privacy reasons. In this guide, we’ll show you how to easily turn ON or OFF photo geotagging on your iPhone or iPad.

WHAT IS GEOTAGGING?

Geotagging is the process of adding geographical information to various media, such as photos or videos. This information usually includes coordinates like latitude and longitude, and sometimes altitude. Geotagging allows your device to store the exact location where a photo was taken.

WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO TURN GEOTAGGING ON OR OFF

Reasons to Turn Geotagging ON:

• Helps organize your photos by location.
• Allows you to create albums based on places visited.
• Makes it easier to remember where a photo was taken.

Reasons to Turn Geotagging OFF:

• Privacy concerns, especially when sharing photos online.
• Prevents tracking of your location.
• Reduces the amount of metadata stored with your photos.

HOW TO REMOVE GEOTAGGING FROM EXISTING PHOTOS

If you have existing photos with geotags that you want to remove, you can do so directly on your iPhone or iPad.

1. Open Photos App: Tap the Photos app on your home screen.
2. Select a Photo: Choose the photo from which you want to remove the geotag.
3. View Photo Details: Swipe up on the photo or tap the i (information) icon.
4. Edit Location: Tap Adjust (or Edit) next to the location name.
5. Tap No Location to remove the geotag.

Repeat these steps for any other photos you want to edit.

CONCLUSION

Managing geotagging on your iPhone or iPad is a straightforward process that can help you balance convenience and privacy. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily turn geotagging on or off according to your needs. Whether you’re looking to organize your photos by location or ensure your privacy, you now have the tools to do so.

By optimizing your photo settings, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the ability to remember where your memories were made and the peace of mind that comes with protecting your privacy.