Can GeoTagCopy copy GPS from iPhone photos to camera photos?

Yes. GeoTagCopy uses geotagged iPhone or Android photos as reference images, matches nearby camera photos by timestamp, and writes GPS coordinates after you check the matches.

Do I need a GPX tracklog?

No. GeoTagCopy is for cases where your phone photos already contain the location metadata you need.

Does GeoTagCopy upload my photos?

No. GeoTagCopy runs locally on your desktop and writes metadata with ExifTool.

Desktop photo geotagging

Copy phone GPS to the camera photos that missed it.

Took a few phone shots while shooting with your camera? GeoTagCopy can use those iPhone or Android photos as location references for Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and other camera files. Check the matches, then write GPS tags on your computer.

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Useful when GPS logging was not running, or when a camera companion app forgot to keep location sync alive.

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macOS geotagging app

For photographers who want a simple GeoSetter alternative on Mac.

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Windows geotagging app

For camera folders that need GPS copied from nearby phone photos.

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Good use case

For the photos that came home without location data

This is a small utility for an annoying cleanup job. If a phone photo has the location and a nearby camera photo does not, GeoTagCopy lines them up by time.

Time matching

Use the camera clock to find the closest phone photo with GPS.

Local writes

Keep the files on your computer and write metadata with ExifTool.

Workflow

How to copy GPS from phone photos to camera photos

Choose the folder with iPhone, Android, or other photos that already contain GPS metadata.
Choose the folder with the DSLR or mirrorless photos that need location data.
Check the timestamp matches and the location groups before changing any files.
Write the GPS tags locally with ExifTool.

Alternatives

When a full geotagging suite is more than you need

HoudahGeo, GeoSetter, Lightroom, and ExifTool all cover more ground. GeoTagCopy handles the smaller job: phone photos have GPS, camera photos do not, and you want to copy the location after the shoot.

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FAQ

Common geotagging questions

Can I geotag Sony, Canon, Nikon, or Fujifilm photos after the shoot?

Yes, as long as you have phone photos with GPS metadata from the same timeframe. GeoTagCopy uses those files as location references.

Is this a replacement for Lightroom Map or Apple Photos maps?

No. GeoTagCopy writes GPS coordinates first. Lightroom and Photos can then use that metadata for maps and filtering.

What makes it different from running ExifTool commands?

ExifTool still writes the metadata. GeoTagCopy gives you a desktop screen for checking the matches before you change files.

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Open source

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GeoTagCopy is released under the Apache License 2.0. Open issues and pull requests on GitHub.

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