How to Find Where an Image Was Taken using EXIF Data – Guide
Each digital photograph has information about it that is remembered for the image file. This is what we call EXIF data. This data can show you the camera settings you used to take a particular photograph. To know how to note this information and help you see what these settings mean to the image, it can be helpful to understand how EXIF data works. ..
EXIF data is always the first stop
Some cameras have a GPS unit, which will tag an image with the GPS coordinates of where it was taken. If the camera has EXIF data, that data can be used to track down the photographer and their equipment.
To find out where the photographer was when they took a photo, all you need to do is input the coordinates into Google Maps. ..
If you’re looking for ways to remove EXIF data from images, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter often pull EXIF data from images specifically to avoid privacy violations. So if your image is coming from them, this will be a dead end. Second, many photo editing programs have tools that can remove EXIF data. Third, some photo sharing websites allow users to share images without including EXIF data. Finally, if all else fails, you can always try to find the original photographer or source of the image and ask them for the missing information. ..
Our article on how to remove the EXIF data yourself also shows you how to visualize this data in the process. Alternatively, you can use an online EXIF viewer.
Search GPS Coordinates on Google Map / Street View
To find GPS coordinates, you need to connect them to a map system. The good news is that Google Maps does support raw GPS coordinates.
Google has excellent instructions on how to do so, what format it should be in, and how the method varies from platform to platform. Remember that GPS coordinates are not accurate, at least not on civilian systems. So it might be off by a few meters.
Street View can help you find the same location as the photo was taken from. If you can’t find it on Street View, try looking around to see if you can find it using other methods.
Reverse image search can provide context
Some reverse image search services use sophisticated ways to find where the source image can be found on the network. This doesn’t necessarily indicate where the photo was taken, but if you’re lucky, you’ll receive additional information about the image.
For anyone looking for clues about where a photo was taken, we suggest using Google or TinEye.
Convert the image into search terms
If you can’t find the original source of an image, it can be difficult to determine what caused it. Try using reverse image search terms to help you find the source.
Google those terms and go to the image results section. If you’re lucky, you’ll have your original image in the results since it’s on the web in the first place. ..
If you’re not finding the gold you’re looking for right away, try using different keywords and variations. Sometimes the keywords that lead you to the image you want might be slightly to the left of the field. ..
Check for landmarks or other clues
If you can’t find the photo on your own, it might be worth looking for help from a professional photographer. By looking at the image closely, you can identify things that may help you figure out where it was taken. Additionally, by looking at clothes, objects, fashion and other relevant details of the image, you can help to narrow down the possibilities.
- Google “where is this photo taken?”
- Look up the brand name of the object in the photo
- Look up where that brand is sold
- Check out online reviews to see if anyone has pinpointed the photo’s origin ..
Final note
If you’re looking for a guide on how to find an image that was taken using EXIF data, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide for you. If you have any questions about this guide or anything else related to photography, feel free to reach out to us. In addition, please share this article with your friends and family so they can get a better understanding of the process.
