topic Re: Geotagged photos not being recognized as layer in web maps in ArcGIS Online Questions

Geotagged photos not being recognized as layer in web maps

Vivest — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:28:28 GMT

Hi,

I want to upload geotagged photos to use them in a web map. I followed the procedure detailed here:

https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcwatch/add-geotagged-photos-to-arcgis-online-web-maps

However, when uploading the zip file with the geotagged photos, only an image collection is created and no feature layer. Also, I cant select any option regarding creation of a feature layer during upload, as mentioned in Step 3. When using "geotagged photos to points" in the desktop app, the same photos are located correctly. Photos were shot with different generations of iphones.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Geotagged photos not being recognized as layer in web maps

Jessica_S — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:08:39 GMT

Hi! That's an older workflow with a few different steps/options to click. Can you try this one and see if you're still facing the same issue?

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-online/mapping/add-geotagged-photos-map

Re: Geotagged photos not being recognized as layer in web maps

Vivest — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:56:29 GMT

I followed the steps, but I do not have the option to select creation of a feature layer. The program just goes straight from step 4 to step 6. Checked with with Edge and Firefox.

Re: Geotagged photos not being recognized as layer in web maps

JenniferAcunto — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:23:07 GMT

Does your user role allow you to publish hosted feature layers?
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