Geotagging for Linux

Geo-sync your photos easily

Overview

Geotagging is a software tool designed for Linux users who want to add GPS information to their photos.

This application works by syncing your pictures with GPS track logs in the *.gpx format.

By doing this, it lets you embed accurate location data directly into the EXIF metadata of your JPG photos.

One helpful feature of Geotagging is the ability to adjust GPS coordinates before they are added to your photos.

This means you can make sure the location data matches exactly where the photos were taken.

Another useful option is fixing time differences.

If your camera’s clock was wrong when you took the pictures, Geotagging can correct the times so the GPS data lines up properly.

Geotagging primarily supports photos containing EXIF data, which is common in JPG files.

However, there is no detailed information on whether it supports other photo formats.

The app focuses on working with GPS and EXIF data, but there aren’t many details about how user-friendly the interface is, aside from the syncing features.

If you use Linux and need a reliable way to geo-sync your photographs with GPS logs, Geotagging is a solid choice.

It helps add important location and time information to your images safely and accurately.

Keep in mind that it is only available on Linux, so it won’t work on Windows or macOS systems.

This makes it best for users comfortable with Linux who want precise control over their photo metadata.

Pros

  • Easily sync photos with GPS track logs (*.gpx).
  • Allows fine-tuning of GPS coordinates before embedding.
  • Enables correction of time discrepancies from camera clocks.

Cons

  • Available only on Linux platform.
  • No information on support for photo formats other than EXIF.
  • Lacks details on user interface or ease of use beyond syncing.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/jmlich/geotagging/issues
Translate
https://www.transifex.com/jozef-mlich/geotagging/dashboard/

Keywords

gps exif jpg gpx

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