Overview and Quick Guide

Application Overview

The GeoPhoto Mapper is a professional, dark-themed web application for organizing geotagged photographs. It automatically extracts EXIF GPS data from uploaded images and plots them as interactive markers on a map, providing a powerful tool for geographical photo management.

Essential Features:

EXIF GPS Extraction: Automatically processes photos to map location and retrieve technical metadata.
Interactive Map: Visualizes geotagged photos using custom markers.
Distance Filter: Dynamically filters the map and photo grid based on proximity.
Full-Screen Viewer: Displays photos and all extracted metadata clearly.
Responsive Design: Optimized layout with collapsible panels for all screen sizes.

Quick User Manual

1. Getting Started & Upload

To begin, click "Load Samples" or locate the Upload Panel to upload your own photos.
The application immediately processes the EXIF data. Photos with valid GPS coordinates will appear on the map and in the grid.
Note: Photos without GPS data will not be mapped.

2. Map and Filtering

Map: Photo locations are displayed as custom markers. Use standard gestures to zoom and pan.
Filter: Access the Filtering Panel to set a center point (by clicking a marker or entering coordinates) and adjust the radius to dynamically filter photos by distance.

3. Viewing Metadata

Click any photo thumbnail or map marker to open the Full-Screen Photo Viewer.
Review all extracted EXIF details, including GPS Coordinates, Timestamp, and Camera Model/Technical Details.
Close the viewer by clicking 'X' or pressing 'ESC'.