What Are GPS Coordinates?

👉 Use GPS Coordinates to Geo Tag an Image

GPS coordinates are numerical values that define an exact location on Earth using latitude and longitude.

Understanding Latitude and Longitude

• Latitude – Distance north or south of the Equator
• Longitude – Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

Example:

Latitude: 28.6139
Longitude: 77.2090
        

How GPS Coordinates Work

GPS satellites send signals to devices, which calculate location using triangulation from multiple satellites.

How GPS Coordinates Are Stored in Images

When an image is geo tagged, GPS coordinates are stored inside EXIF metadata using a Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS) format along with direction references (N, S, E, W).

Uses of GPS Coordinates

• Maps and navigation
• Image geo tagging
• Location tracking
• Geographic mapping

GPS Coordinates in Image Geo Tagging

Geo tagging embeds GPS data permanently into an image file, allowing the photo to retain its location even after download.

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