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Batch Folder Export of GPS Data In real projects, GPS data rarely arrives as a single clean file. It sits in folders: one folder per job, per route, per inspection run or per survey day. Inside those folders you might find text logs, CSV or Excel files, and sometimes photos that carry their own GPS […]
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GPS Metadata and Image Formats GPS-enabled photography has become standard in phones, drones and modern cameras. When location services are enabled, each image can carry both the visual content you see on screen and a small block of metadata that quietly records where the photo was taken. For personal use this might not seem important,
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Extract GPS Data from Smartphone Photos Modern smartphones have quietly become powerful location-collection tools. Whenever you take a picture with location services enabled, your phone doesn’t just save an image—it also records where you were at the time. That GPS information is stored inside the photo file itself, alongside the camera and exposure settings. For
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GPX to Excel Workflow In many field and GIS workflows, GPX and Excel are used side by side. GPX is the format of choice for waypoints, tracks and routes on GPS devices or mapping apps, while Excel is used for tables, audits, reports and internal documentation. Teams often want both: a GPX file to support
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Smart Spreadsheet Parsing for GPS Data In many real projects, GPS data does not arrive as a clean, well-documented file. Instead, it often lives inside spreadsheets that have been edited, merged, copied and reshaped multiple times. Columns may be renamed, partially filled, or mixed with other information. Latitude and longitude values might sit under unclear
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Exporting KML, KMZ, GPX and GeoJSON Modern geospatial workflows depend on the ability to exchange and visualise location data in standardised formats. Whether the information comes from coordinates recorded in the field, GPS-enabled photographs, spreadsheets, drone logs or engineering documentation, the final output must integrate cleanly with mapping platforms, GIS software, navigation devices and reporting
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Is UTM and MGRS the same? UTM and MGRS are two of the most frequently used coordinate reference systems in surveying, defence, emergency response, mapping and navigation. They are often mentioned together because they share similar foundations and rely on the same global projection. However, they are not the same system, and understanding the distinction
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Extracting and Converting EXIF Data Modern fieldwork increasingly relies on photographs not only as visual evidence but also as structured data points. Smartphones, drones and digital cameras embed detailed EXIF metadata inside each image, including timestamps, camera parameters and—when available—geographic coordinates. For professionals working in surveying, GIS, environmental management, engineering inspections and research documentation, this
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How to Batch Convert GPS Coordinates Geographic coordinate formats vary widely across devices, data sources and professional workflows. Survey teams may receive data in UTM from a GNSS receiver, environmental researchers often record positions in decimal degrees, and legacy documentation may use DMS or DDM formats. In practice, a single project can involve multiple formats
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Alternatives to ExifTool ExifTool has long been considered the industry standard for reading and writing image metadata. Its precision, extensive format support and reliability make it a preferred choice for photographers, archivists, forensic analysts, and GIS professionals. However, ExifTool’s command-line-driven workflow can be challenging for users who need a simpler, offline-friendly interface for extracting GPS
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