How to Add Location Details to Photos on Android

Quick Tips

• You can use either the Google Photos app or your phone manufacturer’s Gallery app to add or edit location details to photos.
• If you prefer not to add location details manually, you can configure the Camera app to add location tags automatically.

Adding location information to your photos is a straightforward process. You can use Google Photos or the Gallery app provided by your phone’s manufacturer.

Method 1: Add or Edit Location Details to Photos in the Google Photos App

If your smartphone runs stock Android, Google Photos is likely your default gallery app. In that case, follow these steps to add location details to photos on your Android device.

Step 1: Open the Google Photos app and select the photo to which you want to add location information.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Under the Details section, tap Add a location from the menu that pops up.

Note: You can only add location data to photos that are backed up using Google Photos.

Step 3: Type in the name of the location and select from the suggested options.

If want to add location details to multiple photos or edit the location information, use these steps:

Step 1: In the Google Photos app, select multiple photos, and tap the Edit location option at the bottom.

Step 2: Enter the name of the location and select from the available options.

Method 2: Add or Edit Location Details to Photos in the Gallery App

Several Android phones come with a dedicated Gallery app for viewing photos and videos. If you have such an app, you can follow these steps to add location details to photos using the Gallery:

Note: Screenshots in the following section were taken on a Samsung Galaxy phone and the menu options or layout might differ depending on the brand and Android version of your phone.

Step 1: Launch the Gallery app on your phone and open the photo to which you want to add location data.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right corner and select Details.

Step 3: Select the Edit option and tap the plus icon next to No location information.

Step 4: In the map view, you can either manually drop a pin on the location or enter the name of the place in the search box. Then, tap on Done at the bottom.

Step 5: Hit Save to confirm.

If you want to add location details to multiple photos at once or edit the existing details, the process is similar. Here are the steps you can follow.

Step 1: In the Gallery app, select the photos to which you want to add location details. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom-right corner and select Edit location.

Step 2: In the map view, search for the location you want to add and then tap Done at the bottom.

How to Configure Your Android to Add Location Details to Photos Automatically

Adding location details to photos manually is a tedious task. Thankfully, you can configure the Camera app on your Android to automatically add location details to photos as you take them. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Camera app on your phone and tap the gear-shaped icon to open it.

Step 2: Enable the toggle next to Location tags.