GPS 2 Photos lets you view, add, or edit EXIF GPS coordinates for JPEG and WebP images in the WordPress Media Library and galleries powered by NextGEN, Envira, FooGallery, or Modula.\nIt displays existing GPS data as editable fields (Media Library only), or provides a button to add or update coordinates. Clicking the button opens a map interface where you can set a location by simply clicking on the map, searching for a place, or typing them in manually.<\/p>\n\n
This plugins extends the functionality of the Geo 2 Maps add-on for NextGEN Gallery which displays maps with photos, galleries, or albums using EXIF GPS data.<\/p>\n\n
The plugin is using Microsoft Azure Maps and requires free Azure Maps API Key to function described below.\nTo amend EXIF GPS coordinates is using the PHP Exif Library (PEL) by Martin Geisler. (Copyright (C) 2004\u20132006 Martin Geisler. Licensed under the GNU GPL. https:\/\/github.com\/FileEye\/pel )<\/p>\n\n
This plugin relies on Microsoft Azure Maps to display interactive map in the WordPress admin area and obtain GPS coordinates.\nIt's using additional modules to enable search for location functionality (geocoding), browser\u2011based geolocation and fullscreen option.<\/p>\n\n
Plugin sends sample geolocation query to the Azure REST server to validate the API Key.\nWhen the map loads or when the user interacts with it, the browser sends requests to Azure Maps servers. These requests may include:\n* Search queries entered by the user or location coordinates\n* Standard HTTP request data (e.g., IP address, browser type, OS)\n* Map tile requests triggered by zooming or panning<\/p>\n\n
If the user chooses to use the map's \"Locate Me\" button, their location is only shared if they explicitly grant permission in their browser.<\/p>\n\n
To use this plugin, the site owner must create a free Azure Maps account and generate an API key. Azure Maps is provided by Microsoft. Relevant policies:\n* Terms of Use<\/a>\n* Privacy Policy<\/a>\n* Azure free account creation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Go to https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com and sign up for a free account. You will need a Microsoft account. Follow the instructions to create a new Azure Maps account and get the subscription key. A link to a detailed guide is available on the plugin's settings page.<\/p>\n\n Important:<\/strong> Remember to add your website domain to the CORS Allowed Origins field in your Azure Maps account settings (e.g., Azure Maps offers a generous free tier. For example, you get thousands of free map tile transactions per month, which is more than enough for most websites.<\/p><\/dd>\n When you search for a location, the map may display several pins if multiple matches are found. You can click on any of these result pins to see more details in a popup. When you click on a pin, it will change color to indicate it's selected, and its coordinates will automatically populate the Latitude and Longitude fields. You can then save these coordinates to your image.<\/p>\n\n Clicking the button or link will open a modal window with a map. You can then view, edit, or add GPS coordinates.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes! That's one of its main features. You can easily add GPS coordinates to any image by opening the map modal and clicking on the desired location. The latitude and longitude will be filled in automatically, and you can then save them to the image.<\/p><\/dd>\n If you enable the \"Backup Existing Coordinates\" option in the plugin settings, editing an image that already has GPS data will save the original coordinates into the image's EXIF \"User Comment\" field for JPEG files or custom XMP namespace for WebP files. This prevents the original data from being lost. A \"Restore Original Coordinates\" button will then appear in the map modal, allowing you to revert to the backed-up coordinates at any time.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n Update: Added bespoke admin menu icon.<\/p><\/li>\n Bugfix: Corrected code giving support to NextGEN version < 4.0.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nAzure Maps offers a free tier<\/strong> with generous limits that typical individual or small\u2011site usage is very unlikely to exceed.<\/p>\n\nLegal documentation<\/h3>\n\n
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wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory of your WordPress installation.<\/li>\nhttps:\/\/www.yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/li>\nSettings -> GPS 2 Photos<\/code>) and paste the API Key into the corresponding field.<\/li>\n\n
How can I get an Azure Maps API Key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
https:\/\/www.yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/p>\n\nHow do I use GPS 2 Photos?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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How to use the search bar when multiple locations are available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I use this plugin if my photos have no GPS data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
What happens to my original GPS data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
1.0.1 - 2026-04-05<\/h4>\n\n
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1.0.0 - 2026-02-19<\/h4>\n\n
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