Best GPS Geotag Editor Apps for Android (EXIF vs. Stamp)

25 September 2026 · alternatives · geotag editor · edit gps photo android · exif · gps

Photos end up with the wrong location more often than you might think. Location was off when you took the shot, the phone grabbed a stale fix, or a camera without GPS left the field empty. A geotag editor lets you fix that so your gallery’s map view, travel albums and photo software show the right place.

Before choosing an app, there is one distinction that matters more than any feature list: does the app write GPS into the file’s metadata, or does it stamp the location onto the picture? Many apps on Google Play called “geotag” or “GPS photo” do the second. Both are useful, but they solve different problems.

EXIF geotag vs. visible GPS stamp

• EXIF geotag (metadata). Latitude and longitude are stored in the file header. Galleries, Google Photos-style map views, Lightroom and other software read it. The picture itself is unchanged.
• GPS stamp (overlay). An address, coordinates, a mini map or a date are drawn onto the image. People see it instantly, but software does not treat it as location data, and it permanently changes the pixels.

If you want your photos to appear in the right place on a map, you need an EXIF editor. If you need visible evidence for a report, you want a stamp app, and for work proof we compare those in GPS Map Camera alternatives for work photos.

What to look for in a geotag editor

• Write method. EXIF metadata, a visible stamp, or both.
• Location picker. A map is easier than typing coordinates.
• Batch editing. A whole trip often needs the same fix.
• Formats. JPEG is universal; HEIC, RAW and video vary.
• Related fixes. Wrong locations often come with wrong dates.

Comparison at a glance

“Not listed” means the listing does not state it at the time of writing, not that the feature is impossible.

The options in detail

ExifTool for Android

ExifTool for Android is our app, built on Phil Harvey’s ExifTool. Its GeoTag editor adds or changes the GPS location on any photo by writing real metadata, so other apps and services read the new position.

• Add or change GPS location on photos, or remove GPS tags only
• Batch-edit metadata across many files at once
• Repair capture dates using file names or existing tags
• Inspect every tag, including EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP and MakerNotes, before and after
• Reads and edits metadata in images (JPG, HEIC, WEBP, RAW, PSD), videos (MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV) and audio (MP3, FLAC, OGG)

It is free, ad-supported and offline-capable, and it is also available on iPhone and iPad.

Pros: true metadata editing across many formats, dates and locations in one place. Cons: no visible stamps; the full tag view is more technical than a simple location changer.

Photo Exif Editor (Banana Studio)

Photo Exif Editor is a well-known option for EXIF location editing. Its listing describes adding or correcting where a photo was taken using Google Maps, batch editing, and changing other tags such as camera model, capture time and orientation. It reads and writes EXIF in JPEG and PNG.

Pros: friendly map-based picker, batch support. Cons: JPEG and PNG only for writing; ads in the free version.

Exif Cleaner (MUDRAVA)

Exif Cleaner is mainly a metadata remover, but its optional Pro tools add JPEG editing, including changing or removing GPS coordinates and dates, and presets you can apply to multiple JPEG files. The free core cleans JPEG, HEIC, PNG and WebP and can remove GPS only from a JPEG while keeping other data. Its listing states it contains no ads.

Pros: no ads, good when privacy is the main goal. Cons: GPS editing requires Pro and is limited to JPEG.

Bulk Geotag Photo Editor (Abhi Ruk)

This is a stamp app. It adds GPS location, address, coordinates, a map snapshot, date and time, notes and more as a customizable overlay to up to 100 photos at once, with templates aimed at site engineers, surveyors and inspections.

Pros: fast bulk overlays, many templates. Cons: its listing describes visible overlays, not EXIF metadata, so map views will not move the photo.

GPS Photo: Location Map Tags (JB Andro)

GPS Photo combines a GPS camera with the ability to add location stamps to existing gallery photos, plus a location gallery that organizes photos by place and time.

Pros: camera and editor in one, photo map gallery. Cons: focused on visual stamps; ads and in-app purchases.

Which one should you choose?

• Your photos show up in the wrong place on maps, or have no location: use an EXIF editor, either ExifTool for Android or Photo Exif Editor.
• You also need to fix dates, edit RAW or video, or check every tag: ExifTool for Android.
• You want privacy first and occasional JPEG location edits: Exif Cleaner.
• You need visible location proof on work photos: Bulk Geotag Photo Editor or GPS Photo, or see our Timestamp Camera alternatives for verifiable proof.

Not sure what a file contains right now? Check it first with one of the best EXIF viewer apps for Android. And if you would rather remove the location than fix it, see Exif Eraser alternatives.

Summary

“Geotag” means two different things on Android. Stamp apps such as Bulk Geotag Photo Editor and GPS Photo draw location onto the image for people to see. EXIF editors write coordinates that software understands. For accurate maps and albums, use an EXIF editor; ExifTool for Android adds batch editing, date repair and the widest format support for free.

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Quickly view, modify or remove EXIF, GPS, IPTC and XMP data from photos, video and audio on Android. Free and offline-capable.

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