How to exif gps viewer vs google photos: which exposes more?
- Step 1Drop the photo — Upload a JPEG or TIFF with embedded GPS EXIF data. The tool extracts coordinates using piexifjs inside your browser.
- Step 2View the map — A Leaflet map renders your GPS coordinates on OpenStreetMap tiles. The pin shows exactly where the photo was taken.
- Step 3Check for unwanted exposure — If the location is somewhere sensitive — your home, a clinic, a confidential meeting location — use the EXIF Scrubber to remove the GPS data before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Does OpenStreetMap receive my GPS coordinates?+
Tile requests are for map tiles at a given zoom level centred on your coordinates — this reveals the general area to OSM's tile servers. For maximum privacy, review the coordinates locally first, then decide whether to load the map.
Does Google Photos permanently store location data?+
Per Google's privacy policy, location data from uploaded photos is stored and used for product improvement unless you opt out in Account Activity controls. The EXIF GPS Viewer stores nothing.
Can I preview location without loading the map?+
Yes. The coordinate display (latitude/longitude in decimal degrees) renders before the map tiles load. You can read the exact location without making any tile request.
Privacy first
Every JAD Security operation runs entirely in your browser. Files, passwords, and PGP private keys never leave your device — verified by zero outbound network requests during processing.