How to add location stamps to digital photos on Android
Updated June 9, 2026 · About GPS Photo
GPS Photo adds GPS coordinates, address, date, and time directly onto Android photos. Use this guide to create a visible digital photo location stamp for travel, field work, or records.
Step-by-step guide
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Install GPS Photo
Download GPS Photo from Google Play and open the app. Allow location access when you want the app to add accurate GPS details to a photo stamp.
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Confirm your location details
Check that the app has the correct GPS coordinates, address context, date, and time before taking the photo.
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Capture the stamped photo
Take the photo with the location stamp enabled. GPS Photo adds visible location details directly onto the image export.
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Save the photo for documentation
Save the stamped image to your device so the location evidence remains visible when the photo is shared outside the gallery.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a digital photo location stamp?
- A digital photo location stamp is visible text or an overlay on an image that shows where and when the photo was taken, such as GPS coordinates, address, date, and time.
- Can GPS Photo show latitude and longitude on a photo?
- Yes. GPS Photo is designed to place GPS coordinates, including latitude and longitude, directly on Android photos.
- Why add a visible location stamp instead of relying on metadata?
- A visible stamp stays readable when the photo is shared, copied, or uploaded somewhere that might remove metadata from the file.