Geotag Photos Without GPS - Give Your Memories an Address

🖼️ The Geotagging Screen: Intuitive Interface

PhotoGlobe Sorter's manual geolocation screen is divided into two complementary parts to maximize your efficiency when adding GPS coordinates to your photos:

🔍 Finding a Location: Two Simple and Quick Methods

PhotoGlobe Sorter offers two complementary approaches to precisely locate where your photos were taken. Choose the one that best suits the situation.

Method 1: Smart Search by Place Name

At the bottom of the interactive map, you'll find a powerful search bar that understands natural language in over 50 languages. Simply type a recognizable place name:

• Famous landmarks: "Eiffel Tower", "Colosseum", "Statue of Liberty"
• Natural places: "Mount Fuji", "Grand Canyon", "Lake Geneva", "Copacabana Beach"
• Cities and neighborhoods: "Paris", "Tokyo", "Manhattan", "Montmartre"
• Specific addresses: "1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC" (if you know it)

Once you confirm, PhotoGlobe Sorter queries the global geographic database and automatically places a blue pin 📍 at the corresponding location. The exact GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) appear immediately below the map.

Method 2: Direct Click on the Interactive Map

If you visually recognize the spot on the map (a lake, a mountain, a particular street), it's even simpler: just click directly on it! A blue pin appears instantly at that precise location, along with the corresponding GPS coordinates.

This method is particularly useful for:

• Places without official names: a secluded beach, a scenic viewpoint, a hiking trail
• Approximate locations: "somewhere in this mountain range"
• Visual landmarks: you recognize the shape of a lake or coastline on the map

📸 Selecting Photos and Applying GPS Coordinates

Once the location is precisely marked on the map with the blue pin, it's time to associate these GPS coordinates with your photos. PhotoGlobe Sorter makes this process extremely simple and fast.

Step 1: Photo Selection

In the list on the left, check one or more photos that were taken at the same place. You can select:

• A single photo: for precise, individual geotagging
• Multiple photos: all images from the same event or location
• Up to 50 photos simultaneously: ultra-efficient bulk geotagging

A dynamic counter shows you the number of selected photos in real time: "X photo(s) selected".

Step 2: Applying Coordinates

Click the large blue button at the bottom right of the screen: "Apply to X photo(s)". PhotoGlobe Sorter then automatically performs several operations:

1. Writing EXIF metadata: GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude) are added to the metadata of each selected photo
2. Preserving the original: Depending on your settings, a backup copy may be created
3. Removing from the list: Geotagged photos automatically disappear from the list because they now have GPS coordinates
4. Visual confirmation: A success message indicates the number of photos geotagged

💡 User Comfort and Practical Tips for Efficient Geotagging

To get the most out of PhotoGlobe Sorter's geotagging feature, here are some tips and best practices tested by thousands of users.

Organization and Productivity

• Smart pagination: Photos are loaded in groups of 50 to keep the interface fluid, even with thousands of images. Use the ◀ and ▶ arrows to navigate between pages.
• Work by event: If you have many photos from the same place (e.g., 200 photos from your trip to Rome), select them all at once to apply the same GPS coordinates in a single click.
• Strategic zooming: For nearby locations (photos in different neighborhoods of the same city), zoom in enough to place the pin in the exact neighborhood rather than the generic city center.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Use your keyboard's arrow keys to quickly navigate through the photos in the list.

Geolocation Accuracy

• Recommended zoom levels: For a monument = maximum zoom, for a city = overview, for a region = medium zoom
• Cross-verification: If you're unsure between two close locations, use the satellite view (if available) to visually confirm
• Exact vs. approximate coordinates: Approximate coordinates (general neighborhood) are better than no coordinates at all. You can always refine them later.

Privacy and Security

• No search history saved: All your place searches remain local on your computer. PhotoGlobe Sorter does not keep any geolocation history.
• Local data only: GPS coordinates are written directly into the photo files on your hard drive, without cloud synchronization.
• Full control: You decide which photos to geotag. You can leave some photos without GPS for privacy reasons.

✅ Geotagging Process: Step-by-Step Summary

Here's a visual summary of the complete process for manual geolocation with PhotoGlobe Sorter, from selection to final validation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Geotagging

Does geotagging modify my original photos?

PhotoGlobe Sorter adds GPS coordinates to your photos' EXIF metadata, which is invisible information stored within the file. The visible image itself (pixels, colors, resolution) is never modified.

Can I geotag photos that are already organized?

Yes, absolutely. Geotagging can be done before or after organizing your photos. The GPS coordinates will be integrated into the EXIF metadata regardless of the current location of your files on your hard drive.

Are the GPS coordinates compatible with other software?

Yes, PhotoGlobe Sorter uses the universally recognized standard EXIF GPS format. Your geotagged photos will display correctly on Google Photos, Apple Maps, Adobe Lightroom, and any other GPS-compatible application.

How long does it take to geotag 1000 photos?

With PhotoGlobe Sorter, you can geotag about 50 photos per minute if they are grouped by location. For 1000 photos taken in 20 different places, expect about 20-30 minutes of active work.