How to Geocode Photos
Geocoding photos has become a popular part of uploading photos to the Internet, because it allows the photographer to show where the photo was taken. Geocoding is also beneficial for storing photographs. Some cameras are equipped with GPS units that automatically code photos, but most do not have this feature, so photographers must manually edit the EXIF information to include the geocoding.
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Instructions
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If your camera is equipped with a hot shoe, you can purchase a GPS tagging device that attaches directly to the camera and automatically geocodes your photos.
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Select a geocoding program that fits your needs. Some can be expensive, such as RoboGeo; some will only work when you are connected to the Internet; and some allow you to click a point on a map and then set the coordinates automatically, such as GeoSetter.
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If you are using a program that lets you select a point on a map, open the photo that you want to tag, select the point on the map you want to tag it with, and apply the settings.
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If you are using a program to manually enter the geocoding data, calculate the coordinates of the location you want to tag the photo with.
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Edit the GPS IFD field of the EXIF data to store the location in the photo information.
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Tips & Warnings
Back up your pictures before editing EXIF data, because although it is generally safe, edits to this data can occasionally corrupt the files.
