If you want to view, edit, add or delete photo metadata on your iPhone, you need to use third-party apps. Or, you can use Crop & Size, one of our favorite image editors for iOS, for editing IPTC, EXIF, TIFF, JFIF, GPS or GEO metadata, along with resizing and cropping images. In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to edit metadata of a photo, including changing the date, time, location, and captions, easily in iOS 15.
How to Change Date / Time and Photo Location on iPhone
For Individual Photos:
- Open the Photos app in iOS 15
- Select the photo for which you want to change the metadata
- Touch the screen to access the lower menu, and tap the “i” icon
- Tap “Set” to change the date, time or location of the photo, and then tap “Done” in the upper right corner to save the changes
- You can also add a location or edit an existing one by tapping the arrow in the lower right corner of the location
- Below the photo, you can also add a caption
For Multiple Photos:
- Tap the Select button located in the upper right corner of the Photos app
- Select the photos you want to change the metadata of
- Tap the Share button (square with up arrow)
- Swipe down and tap “Edit date and time” or “Edit location”
- Use the arrows on the right side to change the month or calendar dial for the day
- Tap the small arrow next to the month/year on the left to quickly choose a date earlier than the currently selected one
- Tap “Set” to save the changes
FAQs
1. What is metadata?
Metadata provides detailed information about your photos, such as the name, size, type, resolution, lens, camera model, manufacturer, GPS location, and more. It is hidden by default on iPhones.
2. Can I edit metadata of a video in iOS 15?
This guide is specifically for editing metadata of photos. iOS 15 does provide the option to edit basic video metadata like title, description, and tags in the Photos app.
3. How do I view metadata of a photo in iOS?
To view metadata, open the Photos app on your iPhone, tap the photo you wish to see the metadata for, swipe up on the screen to reveal the metadata menu.
4. Can I edit metadata in bulk in iOS 15?
Yes, you can edit metadata of multiple photos in bulk in iOS 15. Select the photos you want to edit, tap the Share button, and choose “Edit date and time” or “Edit location”.
Final Remarks
We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to edit photo metadata in iOS 15. If you have any questions or face any issues, feel free to reach out to us via the contact form section. And please share this article with your friends and family to support us.
