PhotoPlace

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Free geotagging plus Google Earth publishing
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• GPS track sync
  Yes
• Facts checked
  13 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Batch-geotags folder photos from GPX tracks using timestamps
  • Creates Google Earth KML/KMZ layers and virtual tours with optional MP3 audio
  • Open-source, cross-platform desktop app with plugins and command-line operation

• Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment does not provide a web or mobile workflow
  • GPX is the documented GPS track-import format
  • Support is limited to email and ticket channels

Our verdict on PhotoPlace

PhotoPlace is a free, open-source desktop application for adding location data to photographs and turning them into Google Earth presentations. It is suited to solo users and small teams working on Windows, macOS, or Linux, especially when a GPX track records the route used to capture the images. The application can process a folder of photos against timestamps, preserve or overwrite existing geotags, and prepare map-ready titles, descriptions, and presentations.

There is no paid tier to compare: PhotoPlace is offered as free software. Its main workflow covers GPX-based geotagging and batch processing, while an optional CSV geodata import plugin provides another input path. For publishing, it generates KML or KMZ layers for Google Earth, including virtual tours that can contain optional MP3 audio. Configurable HTML templates, photo title and description editing, and plugin or addon extensibility give users control over how map output is presented. Command-line batch operation is useful when repeatable processing matters more than a purely graphical workflow.

The product’s ecosystem is focused rather than broad. Google Earth is the named integration, and the desktop deployment keeps processing centered on files, folders, GPS tracks, and generated layers across the supported operating systems. Email and ticket support are the documented channels. PhotoPlace fits photographers and small organizations that want open-source geotagging with Google Earth publishing and scripting options. It is less suitable for teams seeking a web-based collaboration workspace, mobile-first capture workflow, or a wider set of mapping integrations.

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PhotoPlace fact sheet

PhotoPlace integrations

PhotoPlace lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Google Earth

Alternatives to PhotoPlace

• ExifToolA free, cross-platform metadata toolkit for automated GPS geotagging and batch control.9.2
• KKGeoTagA free Linux desktop app for matching photos to GPX tracks and assigning locations on a map.9.0
• digiKamA free, cross-platform desktop manager combining geotagging, metadata, RAW and AI tools.8.8

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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