Change Photo Date Taken Online
Correct the capture date stored in your photo
Upload a photo to review its embedded date and time fields. Correct the supported capture date, set the time and include a timezone where available, then save an updated copy. This edits embedded metadata rather than adding a visible date stamp to the image.
Metadata tools
Upload an image to inspect its metadata.
Date taken changes the embedded capture date. Date created and metadata modification date are separate choices. File system timestamps and visible date stamps are not edited. Include an ISO timezone offset only when known.
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How to correct an embedded capture date
Choose a photo, inspect Date taken and select Set to enter the intended date and time. Include an offset only when known. Review the proposed value and apply it, then inspect the output date before downloading.
Capture dates and other date fields
Date taken changes EXIF DateTimeOriginal and its embedded XMP equivalent, including supported offset and fractional-second representations. Date created and Metadata modification date are separate controls. Unselected date fields remain unchanged; file-system timestamps are not capture-date controls.
Dates and timezone support
JPEG, PNG and static WebP support the verified EXIF and XMP date mappings. Enter an ISO date and time such as 2026-01-02T03:04:05-08:00. Without an offset the timezone remains unknown; the tool does not assume your browser's timezone.
Example: correct a camera clock error
If you know a photo was taken at 14:30 on 2 January 2026 in UTC-08:00, set Date taken to 2026-01-02T14:30:00-08:00. Keep Date created unchanged unless that value also needs correction. No visible date stamp is added.
Processing, privacy and deletion
Originals, previews, reports and edited copies are stored privately on the ImageWing server, outside public media storage. Every private endpoint checks account or browser-session ownership. Preview derivatives contain no embedded metadata.
Uploads expire 60 minutes after upload. Downloads do not extend retention. Expired files become inaccessible immediately; the server cleanup command removes expired temporary files. Delete my files cancels active work; files in use are removed when processing stops or by cleanup. Presets are stored locally in your browser and exclude sensitive values unless you explicitly include them.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing Date taken rename my file or add a date stamp?
No. It updates the selected embedded date mappings. A visible date stamp and a file-system timestamp are separate from capture metadata.
What happens when the original timezone is unknown?
The existing value is displayed without an assumed offset. Enter an offset only if you know it; omitting one keeps the timezone unknown.
Can I include fractional seconds?
Yes. Supported date input accepts fractional seconds and known ISO timezone offsets. The output is read again to verify the requested value.