How to Insert a Geotagged Picture Into Google Maps
Geotagged pictures are photos that come with information about where they were taken. This doesn't change the appearance of the photo, but if you insert it into a map, you can place it at the same location the photo was taken. Google Maps accepts user-submitted photos of different locations, so if you want to share your pictures, it's the perfect way to give other users an idea of what a location looks like.
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Instructions
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Use Panoramio. This is a photo-sharing service from Google that lets you upload photos directly to Google Maps. You will have to create an account to use the website if you don't already have one. If you are uploading your photos through Panoramio, it can save time to geotag them using another photo service like Flickr first. Once you have done this and uploaded the photos to Panoramio, the service allows you to choose the exact location on Google Maps the photo was taken.
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Open a Picasa account. Picasa is a photo sharing and geotagging service created by Google that enables you to place your photos in the correct geographic location in Google Maps and Google Earth. The service is simple to use and links to both Google features, so all you have to do is choose the location, then move the map marker manually to indicate the exact place you took the photo.
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Use My Maps. This is part of the Google Maps service that lets users create and add photos to their own maps, collaborate with other Google account holders and share their maps with friends. You need a Google account to use this service. Once you have signed up, you can create and customize your maps, insert routes, add geotagged photos to locations and upload videos. If you choose to make your map public, other Google users will also be able to view your pictures.
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Tips & Warnings
Your photos might not appear on Google Maps or Google Earth immediately, so try waiting before looking for them.
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