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January 30, 2016
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P: Map view/module - Ability to geotag photos

  • January 30, 2016
  • 156 replies
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I'm probably at the low end of the prosumer category when it comes to photography. I've been using Lightroom for a couple of years. I love the multiple platform feature on the new CC, but geotagging images has always been important for me (enough so that onboard GPS is a mandatory feature when I look for a camera). I had been adding locations to older images in what's now CC Classic. 

Are we going to get that ability in the new CC? 

Even more importantly, will the new AI-based search allow us to do things like pull pictures based on location? And, if so, will we be able to do things like define a radius? This was all possible when we had the maps panel, but seems to be challenging now.

156 replies

colinrc
Participant
June 17, 2024

What has been implemented, like almost everything on the mobile version, is orientated towards a single photo, not an album. At the end of a trip, or photo shoot, there is typically hundreds of photos to update; the current mapping system would be incredibly painful for this.

Participant
June 11, 2024

I'm using Lightroom mobile on my Android phone and PC computer.  I believe it would be very helpful and save a lot of time if the Info and Rating page showed the photo's location.  Otherwise, one has to go back and forth to the original file in another app and find that information.  Please share your thoughts on this suggestion. 

Known Participant
June 6, 2024

Yes, but that field is just a very simple input. You need to get the coordinates somewhere and paste them in.

 

Why can't you guys just copy the way Map Module in Classic works?

Participating Frequently
May 21, 2024

Another update, another dissapointment, still no map view 😞

Participant
May 21, 2024

In Lightroom app we can not see geolocation either position in the map like in the web

 

Participating Frequently
March 16, 2024

Really hoping the next update will include a map module.

Participating Frequently
October 12, 2023

Yes this is just so damn frustrating. Adobe are actively avoiding. this... I completely agree with @Impressive_discoverer6C15 , LR is missing basic photo app features that Adobe are refusing to implement after YEARS. 

Participating Frequently
October 10, 2023

So the October update has just been released .... still no map module, I've all but given up on this product now.

mathieud65778067
Participating Frequently
September 28, 2023

"why can't we have the basics of a photo app after years of asking?"
I fully agree

Participant
September 13, 2023

Hi everyone !

 

It would be great to add a world map that would allow you to see where photos were taken. This would allow Lightroom to be not only a photo editing tool but also a photo browsing tool. As a travel photographer, this would make it easy for users to see where their photos were taken, which could be helpful for reminiscing about past trips or for planning future travels.

 

Here are some specific ideas for how a world map could be implemented in Lightroom:

  • The map could be displayed in the Library module, next to the photo grid.
  • The map could be interactive, allowing users to click on locations to view the photos that were taken there.
  • The map could be filtered by date or location, so that users could see only photos taken in a specific time period or place.

 

I think this feature would be a valuable addition to Lightroom, and it would make the app even more useful for photographers !