How to Find Where a Photo Was Taken Using EXIF Data

Every time you take a photo with a digital camera or smartphone, your device stores hidden information inside the image file — known as EXIF data (Exchangeable Image File Format). This data can include camera settings, date and time, and, most importantly, GPS coordinates if location tagging is enabled.

On Windows, you can quickly check a photo’s EXIF data without installing extra software. Simply right-click on the image file and select Properties. Then go to the Details tab — you’ll see information such as the camera model, date taken, and GPS coordinates if available.

On macOS, open the Photos app or use Preview to inspect EXIF data. In Preview, go to Tools → Show Inspector (or press Command + I), then open the Info panel. Select the GPS tab to view where the image was taken, along with a small map preview if the photo contains location data.

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