The Photos app creates collections of your photos and videos based on where they were taken. You can use the Map view to see photos taken in a specific location, look for photos taken nearby, and see collections of photos on a map.
Only pictures and videos with embedded location information (GPS data) are included. You can also check where any photo or video was taken, and see more photos from that location.
View your photo library on a map
You can browse your photo library by location on a map.
- Start the Photos app on your iPad.
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Tap Library, tap the Sort and Filter button, and then tap Show Map.
Only pictures and videos that have embedded location information (GPS data) are included.
Tip: Pinch the map to zoom in and out, or drag to see more locations.
- Tap a photo thumbnail to see all of the photos and videos taken in that location.
Check where a photo or video was taken
While viewing a photo or video, you can check the location to see where it was taken.
- Start the Photos app on your iPad.
- Open a photo and swipe up or tap the Info button.
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Tap the map or address link to see more details.
Tip: To see more photos from this location, tap Show Nearby Photos.
If you’d like to add or change the location or address of where a photo or video was taken, read our article, Change the date, time, or location.
View a collection on a map
You can browse a collection’s photos and videos by location on a map.
- Start the Photos app on your iPad.
- Tap Collections and then tap a collection such as a trip or a recent day.
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Tap the More button and then tap Show Map.
Tip: Pinch the map to zoom in and out, or tap Show Nearby Photos to view more photos taken in the area.
- Tap the Close button to close the map.
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