[Feature] Use existing location data from exif

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• Yes

The feature

Would it be possible to have an option to use the existing geolocation information when present, rather than generating new data? My photo library has extensive location information metadata embedded, often much more precise than the reverse geolocation information generated by Immich. Most recently I have been using geoapify which produces precise data and seems to recognize many landmarks, not just cities. I would love to see the geolocating I did myself show in the info panel.

I am currently storing the location data using exifTool in the following locations:

XMP:Location
XMP:LocationShownLocationName
These I use to store a complete composite descriptive location string, e.g. Royal Palace, Dam Square, Amsterdam. In case a future version would have an option to show certain metadata below or on images, one of these would be a good one to show.

XMP: City
XMP:LocationShownCity
XMP: Country
XMP:LocationShownCountryName
XMP: State
XMP:LocationShownProvinceState
XMP: CountryCode
XMP:LocationShownCountryCode

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile