How to Remove Location from Galaxy Photos
When location tags are on, the Galaxy camera saves the coordinates of where each photo was taken. Samsung Gallery has a built-in option that strips just the location when you share, so once you know the steps it's easy.
1. Remove location data when sharing
Since One UI 3.1, Gallery has an option to remove only the location when you share.
- In the Gallery app, select the photo you want to send. Long-press to select several.
- Tap Share at the bottom.
- Near the top of the share panel, turn on Remove location data.
- Choose the app or person to send it to.
This option removes only the location. Other information, such as the date taken and the phone model, may still be sent. The exact name and position of the option can vary slightly by model and One UI version.
On some recent models, setting Auto Blocker to its maximum level can also strip location automatically from photos sent through messaging apps. If you're not sure whether your phone is set up that way, checking the file yourself as in step 3 below is the fastest way to know.
2. Turn off camera location tags
This stops location from being saved in the photos you take from now on.
- Open the Camera app.
- Tap Settings (gear icon) in the top-left corner.
- Scroll down and turn off Location tags.
Turning off location tags doesn't remove the location from photos you already took. For older photos, strip it when sharing with method 1, or remove it from the photo's details screen. Whether you can edit or delete the location in the details screen depends on your One UI version.
Common points of confusion
What about Quick Share or USB transfers?
Quick Share, Bluetooth, a USB cable and cloud sync all move the photo as the original file. Unless you turned on Remove location data in the share panel, the location goes with it. The same is true when you move photos to a computer and upload them from there.
Does editing and saving a photo remove the location?
Often not. Even after cropping or applying a filter and saving, the metadata, including location, frequently stays. Don't assume an edited photo is clean; turn on Remove location data when you share it.
What about Google Photos share links?
With cloud albums like Google Photos, people who receive a share link can download a file close to the original. Google Photos has an option in its sharing settings to hide photo location, so if you share albums often, it's worth checking once.
Are screenshots safe?
Screenshots don't record where they were taken. But any address or map visible on the screen stays in the image, so take a look at what the picture actually shows.
3. Check photos you already took
Open a photo in Gallery and swipe up to see its details. If you see a map, the photo contains a location.
If you want to check the file itself before sending, open it in PhotoBookInfo. The summary at the top shows right away whether a location is included, and Save clean copy saves a copy to your phone with all metadata, including location, removed. JPEG photos keep their original quality. In the Android app, use Save to gallery or Send.
Check what your photo is carryingPhotoBookInfo reads photos inside your browser and never uploads them. It tells you if a location is stored and makes a clean copy for you.
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