Question 1

How does location analysis work?

Accepted Answer

PhotoRadar uses cutting-edge AI with multi-level analysis: Google Vision API extracts text, landmarks, and labels, then multiple AI models run hierarchical analysis (Micro, Meso, Macro), Chain-of-Thought reasoning, and URL analysis in parallel. Results are combined via consensus scoring for precise location predictions.

Question 2

What does the Confidence Score mean?

Accepted Answer

The Confidence Score shows how certain the AI is about its prediction. 80-95% means very high accuracy with strong evidence. 60-80% means good accuracy with multiple matching indicators. 40-60% means medium accuracy. Below 40% means low accuracy — use only as a reference point.

Question 3

How can I get better results?

Accepted Answer

Use high-resolution images (min. 800x600px), look for visible text, signs, or known landmarks, use the crop function to focus on relevant areas, select Thorough mode for important analyses, and restrict the region if you already know the general area.

Question 4

What is the difference between Quick and Thorough mode?

Accepted Answer

Quick mode is optimized for speed (15-50 seconds) and is free and unlimited for Pro/Pro+ users. Thorough mode offers maximum accuracy through extended analyses, additional cross-validation of top candidates, and retry logic for critical stages — available for Pro/Pro+ only.

Question 5

How does the analysis limit work?

Accepted Answer

Each image analysis in Thorough mode uses 1 analysis credit. Quick mode is free and unlimited for Pro/Pro+ users. Free plan includes 3 analyses per month. The limit resets monthly. Pro/Pro+ users can purchase Top-Up packages for additional credits.

Question 6

What are Top-Up packages?

Accepted Answer

Top-Up packages are additional analyses you can purchase when your monthly limit is reached. They are available for Pro and Pro+ users only, are valid for 12 months, and are automatically used when the monthly limit is reached.

Question 7

Which plan is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Free is for testing with 3 analysis per month. Pro ($14.99/month) is for regular use with 30 analyses/month plus unlimited Quick mode and Thorough mode. Pro+ ($149/year) offers the best value with 80 analyses/month and all features.

Question 8

What file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

PhotoRadar supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and other standard image formats. Maximum file size: 3MB for Free, 10MB for Pro/Pro+.

Question 9

Are my images stored?

Accepted Answer

No. Images are only processed during analysis and are never permanently stored. Only analysis results are saved in your history, which you can delete at any time.

Question 10

What is the export function?

Accepted Answer

The export function (Pro/Pro+) enables CSV export with all analyses for Excel or Google Sheets, and JSON export with structured data for developers. Both formats include confidence scores, coordinates, and timestamps.

Question 11

Can I restrict the search region?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can restrict the search to Worldwide (default), Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa, Oceania, or a custom list of countries. If no results are found in the selected region, the analysis returns no locations rather than silently falling back to worldwide results.

Question 12

What is EXIF data?

Accepted Answer

EXIF data is metadata stored in image files containing GPS coordinates (exact capture location if available), timestamp (when the photo was taken), camera model, and other technical details. If GPS data is present, PhotoRadar shows it with 98% confidence.

Question 13

Why does the analysis take so long?

Accepted Answer

The analysis runs multiple parallel steps: Vision API analysis for labels, text, and landmarks; hierarchical analysis on three levels (Micro, Meso, Macro); Chain-of-Thought localization; URL and web detection analysis; consensus scoring; and geocoding. Thorough mode adds optional cross-validation for highest accuracy.

Question 14

What happens when analysis errors occur?

Accepted Answer

PhotoRadar has robust error management. Graceful degradation means if individual stages fail, the analysis continues with available results. Critical stages are automatically retried. You can see which stages were successful, and the system warns you if the success rate is low.

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