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This is an archive article published on June 25, 2023

How to use Google Photos ‘Map View’ to see where a photo was taken

Here's how to quickly check where an image was taken using the Map View in the Google Photos app.

Google Photos | Google Photos Map View | How to view photos on map in Google PhotosIf an image is backed up on Google Photos, users can see where it was taken. (Image Source: Google)
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Google Photos is one of the most popular applications for editing and viewing images stored on your device. Over the years, Google has added several functionalities including a Map View that allows users to see where the photo was captured. Here’s how to use the ‘Map View’ and see your pictures on a map using Google Photos.

Google Photos Map View Google Photos can help you find photos taken in an area. (Image Credit: Anurag Chawake/Indian Express)

Open Google Photos on your phone and head over to the ‘Search’ section on the bottom bar.

Under ‘Places’, tap on ‘Your Map’ and a new screen will appear.

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Here, you will be able to see a timeline of your photos and a heatmap of where you have taken the pictures.

The timeline is basically a list of geotagged images in reverse chronological order, with the latest images shown on the top.

Clicking on the blue bubbles will show photos you have captured in that location. You can also zoom out and zoom in on a particular location.

Tapping on the three-dot menu on the top right of the screen will open a new screen where you can switch between default, satellite and terrain view just like Google Maps.

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If you want to see where a specific photo was taken on the map, open the image, tap on the three-dot menu in the top right corner and under the location section, you will see where it was taken.

Note: Only photos backed up on the Google Photos app and with location information can be viewed on the map.

 

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