RAW GPS Extractor

GPS Data in RAW Files

Many modern cameras and all smartphones embed GPS coordinates into photo files at the time of capture. This geolocation data is stored as part of the EXIF metadata and includes latitude, longitude, altitude, and sometimes even the direction the camera was facing. RAW files preserve this GPS data in its original precision, often more accurately than compressed JPEG exports.

Use Cases for GPS Extraction

Knowing where a photo was taken is valuable for many reasons. Travel photographers use GPS data to tag and organize images by location. Landscape photographers can return to exact shooting spots. Real estate and insurance professionals use geolocation to verify property documentation. Journalists rely on location metadata to authenticate images. And for personal use, GPS data helps you remember the places behind your favorite photos.

Privacy-Safe Extraction

JustConvertRAW extracts GPS data entirely within your browser. Your RAW files are never uploaded to any server, which means your location data stays private. This is especially important because GPS metadata can reveal sensitive information like your home address or workplace. After viewing the coordinates, you have full control over whether to share or strip this data before distributing your images.