Add GPS data to any file type

Started by tadej, October 25, 2021, 06:51:43 PM

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tadej

Hi,
just wondering if it is possible to add GPS metadata to any file type. Like Word, Excel, PDF,...
Either as EXIF tags or as any other type of METADATA.
If yes, an example of the command line is appreciated.
Assuming that ExifTool will be able to read such tags  :)
Geo Tagged documents can play important role in mapping-related operations.

StarGeek

No, you can't just add any tag to any type of file.  Each file type can only hold certain types of metadata. Some, such as BMP, can't hold any metadata at all. See the Supported File Types table.  Any file that allows for the writing of EXIF data can hold the EXIF GPS tags. Any file type that allows for the writing of XMP can hold the XMP-exif GPS tags.
"It didn't work" isn't helpful. What was the exact command used and the output.
Read FAQ #3 and use that cmd
Please use the Code button for exiftool output

Please include your OS/Exiftool version/filetype