README.md

PhotoGeoloader

Ruby gem loading GPS position from photo's EXIF informations into (Rails) models.

Created and tested for photos from iPhone and placing it to model.

Usage

Simplest - load position data and handle on your own

photo = PhotoGeoloader.new('path/to/photo.jpg')
p photo.position[:latitude]
p photo.position[:longitude]
p photo.position[:altitude]

Rails model example

# attributes: photo (string, carrierwave uploader), latitude (float), longitude (float), altitude (float)
class Photo < ActiveRecord::Base
  attr_accessible :photo
  mount_uploader :photo, MyPhotoUploader
  before_create do
    PhotoGeoloader.new(photo.path).place_attributes self
  end
end

License

Released under MIT license