How to disable photo location sharing while retaining location visibility on iPhone?

I would like to be able to simply shut off my location from being shared on any photos or anywhere, but at the same time, I would like to see location settings.


I know it’s possible to shut off photos from sharing my location one by one or not sharing my location at all, but I want to be able to see them myself. They should be very simple.


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Original Title: Photo sharing location

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 2, 2025 5:37 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2025 6:02 AM

  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Select the photo(s) you wish to share, then tap the Share button (square with an arrow pointing up).
  3. In the share sheet that appears, tap Options at the top.
  4. Under the "Include" section, toggle the Location switch to the off (gray) position.
  5. Tap Done.
  6. Continue sharing the photo using your desired method (AirDrop, Messages, etc.). The shared photo will not include the location metadata.


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Nov 2, 2025 6:02 AM in response to Daisyq07

  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Select the photo(s) you wish to share, then tap the Share button (square with an arrow pointing up).
  3. In the share sheet that appears, tap Options at the top.
  4. Under the "Include" section, toggle the Location switch to the off (gray) position.
  5. Tap Done.
  6. Continue sharing the photo using your desired method (AirDrop, Messages, etc.). The shared photo will not include the location metadata.


How to disable photo location sharing while retaining location visibility on iPhone?

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