vivmires
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Q: How do I add GPS information to photo

I used to be able to add the GPS information to pictures that lack of it, but it seems that feature is not in the "Photo" app anymore, at least it is not anywhere to be found.  I read something under "help" in the Photo app, which directs me to the "place" supposed to be on the left side of the Photo window, but in my Photo I don't see it. 

MacBook Pro, iOS 10.10.5

Posted on Oct 21, 2016 2:16 PM

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Q: How do I add GPS information to photo

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  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Oct 22, 2016 1:47 AM in response to vivmires
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    Oct 22, 2016 1:47 AM in response to vivmires
    MacBook Pro, iOS 10.10.5

    Is your profile signature still valid - OS X 10.10.5  Yosemite?

     

    If you want to be able to tag your photos with locations, you need to update Photos. In Photos on OS X 10.11. El Capitan or macOS 10.12 Sierra you can add locations by typing the name of a place into the Info Panel or typing the latitude and longitude in degrees into the Info panel for a photo, where it says "Add a location". macOS 10.12 Sierra has the new Places album where you can see all  photos on a map in grid view or satellite view. If you are still running Yosemite on your Mac, consider to upgrade to macOS 10.12 Sierra. Photos 2.0 on Sierra has been much improved compared to the first release on Yosemite.

  • by vivmires,

    vivmires vivmires Oct 22, 2016 7:25 AM in response to léonie
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    Oct 22, 2016 7:25 AM in response to léonie

    Yes, my MacBook Pro is in iOS Yosemite Version 10.10.5, however, i don’t seen any option for updating Photos.  Also, not sure how do I get OS X 10.11.EI Capitan or macOS 10.12 Sierra? 

     

    PS, I used to be able to edit location in my Photo.

     

    Thanks,

    Vivian

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Oct 22, 2016 7:30 AM in response to vivmires
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    Oct 22, 2016 7:30 AM in response to vivmires

    Photos is a part of the OS and you need to update the OS as posted - download and install OS X Sierra fro the app store

     

    you need to update Photos. In Photos on OS X 10.11. El Capitan or macOS 10.12 Sierra

     

    LN

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Oct 22, 2016 8:32 AM in response to vivmires
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    Oct 22, 2016 8:32 AM in response to vivmires

    If you install macOS Sierra, the update of Photos will be included. There are no separate updaters for Photos.

     

    This page explains how to upgrade your system to macOS 10.12 Sierra:  https://www.apple.com/macos/sierra/

     

    Be sure to make a backup of your current system before you upgrade.