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KGeoTag review

Free#2 of 38 in Photo Geotagging Software

A free Linux desktop app for matching photos to GPX tracks and assigning locations on a map.

9.0/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

For Linux photographers who want to place coordinates on images, KGeoTag is a free, open-source desktop application developed within the KDE ecosystem. It can match photo timestamps with a GPX track, show geodata on a map, and assign locations through drag and drop, bookmarks, or manual coordinate entry. It supports common formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, OpenRaster, Krita documents, and tested CR2, NEF, and DNG RAW files. Its focus is a desktop geotagging workflow rather than a cross-platform or mobile tool.

The workflow combines automated matching with direct correction. KGeoTag can adjust camera time drift when matching images to tracks, which helps when camera timestamps and recorded track times differ. For photos without a suitable match, users can choose coordinates on a map, use a saved bookmark, or enter coordinates manually. Elevation lookup is available through the OpenTopoData API. Map integrations include OpenStreetMap and Google Maps; these sit alongside the GPX track workflow rather than expanding the stated track import formats beyond GPX.

Location data can be written to Exif metadata, XMP sidecar files, or both, and multiple images can be tagged through drag and drop. KGeoTag is a practical fit for solo photographers and small workflows that want a free Linux application with map-based assignment and track matching. KDE's official pages describe distribution and package-manager availability for Linux. The published platform details do not state Windows, macOS, or mobile support, so photographers who need those environments should choose another option. Support channels include email and community resources.

KGeoTag pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Matches photo timestamps with GPX tracks and adjusts camera time drift.
    • Assigns locations by map, drag and drop, bookmarks, or manual coordinates.
    • Writes coordinates to Exif, XMP sidecars, or both.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Linux-only, limiting its fit for Windows, macOS, and mobile users.
    • GPX is the stated track import format.
    • Elevation lookup depends on the OpenTopoData API.

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