So, generally I still use the iOS app to upload observations because it reliably picks up the location, date/time date from the photos. But, then most other observation features have to be done on the website. So, I often do not bother with DQA, tags, annotations, etc. From time to time, I try to …

I looked that posting. Helpful as it is, the instructions seem specific for using a Mac computer. So, I have not seen a way to do the described Export feature on an iPhone though. After reading the post, I tried using the iPhone’s Forward (up arrow icon) to Save to Folders. But, then iNat’s webs…

I’m pretty sure the developers intended for the message “loading metadata” to be shorthand for “we are attempting to load metadata” – i.e. it does not guarantee anything about whether the image has the necessary metadata or whether iNat will be able to process it correctly. It’s definitely true tha…

[image] jwidness: Whether that’s a bug is maybe a question of interpretation? Mostly FEELS like a bug! It’s pretty bad UI design in any event. If it won’t upload metadata, Why say anything at all?

Speaking entirely personally, I don’t really have a problem with the loading message, I think the issue is more that there is no error message for when the loading fails. I think it would be an improvement if iNat could produce messages like “error loading metadata: no metadata found” or “error loa…

[image] jwidness: think the issue is more that there is no error message for when the loading fails. I think it would be an improvement if iNat could produce messages like “error loading metadata: no metadata found” or “error loading metadata: metadata failed to process”. Well, TBH, my negati…

[image] teellbee: I try to use the website to upload (via iPhone or iPad) What version of iOS and what browser are you using? I was just able to import metadata successfully from photos on my iPhone XS with iOS 14.4.2 in Safari, by selecting from the “Photo Library” from “Choose files”.

@carrieseltzer That’s interesting. I wonder what settings I can check to resolved this, as I do not think my equipment and software is that different from yours. I get this issue with both my iPad and iPhone. iPad (Pro 4th gen), iOS 14.4.2, Safari IPhone 11 (Pro Max), iOS 14.4.2, Safari So, what…

If you go to an iNaturalist page in Safari and tap the settings, what does it say? Here’s what mine looks like. [image] [image]

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