Short answer: In Photos, open the picture and swipe up or tap (i). If it has a location, you'll see a map. For a file from somewhere else, use a metadata checker that runs in your browser.
You’ll see the date and time, the camera and lens, the file size, and, if the photo has a location, a map with the place.
Tap the map to see the exact spot.
On a Mac
Photos app: select the photo and press Command-I.
Preview: open the file, choose Tools › Show Inspector, then the (i) tab and GPS.
For any file, in your browser
Our free photo location checker reads a photo’s location, date and camera details right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. It’s useful for checking a photo before you post it, or a file someone sent you.
Why it matters
The location in a photo is usually precise enough to find a home address. If you share originals (by AirDrop, email, or as files), the location goes with them unless you remove it first.
Questions
Why does a photo show no map?
Either Location Services was off for the Camera when it was taken, the location was removed, or the app it came from stripped it.
Can I see the location of a photo someone sent me?
Only if the location survived the way it was sent. Many messaging apps and websites remove it; a file sent as a document or by AirDrop often keeps it.
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