ExifTraceGoPro · EXIF & GPS
Where was this HERO12 Black photo taken?
The HERO12 Black can stamp GPS into your photos and video when its location feature is on, tagging each capture with where it happened — great for maps, and worth stripping before you post.
Analyse a HERO12 Black photo →What a HERO12 Black writes into a photo
With GPS enabled, the HERO12 Black writes coordinates (and often speed and elevation) into the file's metadata alongside the usual timestamps and device info.
Read a HERO12 Black photo in three steps
- Open ExifTrace in your browser.
- Drop the HERO12 Black photo onto the page — nothing is uploaded.
- See the result — the GPS location on a map (if present), plus the full EXIF: exposure, lens, timestamps and device details.
Remove GPS from HERO12 Black photos before sharing
If you'd rather not broadcast where a HERO12 Black photo was taken, you can strip the location and metadata in one click. See how to remove EXIF & GPS — the cleaned copy is rebuilt entirely in your browser.
Common questions
Does the HERO12 Black record GPS?
When the GPS/location setting is enabled, yes — coordinates are embedded in each photo. With it off, there's nothing to read.
Is my HERO12 Black photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is read entirely in your browser. Only GPS coordinates (never the image) are sent to a map service to look up the address.
Can EXIF coordinates be trusted?
Treat them as a claim to verify. EXIF is user-editable, so location and timestamps can be faked — ExifTrace also flags things like a sun position or timezone that doesn't match.