How to add/edit time and date stamp on iPhone photos?
Date and time stamps on photos are not a new feature or concept. Even the roll films of yesteryear had time and date stamps. Unfortunately, the iPhone still lacks a native or built-in timestamp for photos. It is quite easy to add and edit date stamps on iPhone photos.
What is the meaning of date and time stamp on iPhone?
Date and time stamp help us relive our memory and connect the dots between photos. You can check the date in a number of years without opening the picture settings. The instant date stamp is super useful when viewing images outside of the iPhone, such as a SmartTV.
Add date/time stamps to photos on iPhone?
The best way to add date stamps for photos is through third party apps. We tested multiple apps and ended up shortlisting two of them. The Photomarks app is the best choice if you’re looking beyond date/time stamping. You get features like batch watermark and text. However, DateStamper is a better alternative as it is free to use and offers a basic set of features.
Time required: 3 minutes.
Here’s how to download and use DateStamper in the iPhone Photos app.
- DateStamper is a free app that allows you to add and edit date stamps in bulk. Follow the steps below to add date and time stamps using the Date Stamp app.
- Open the app and grant access to the photos. You can grant access to multiple photos or the entire camera roll.
- The photos will now appear in the app. Tap and select the images to stamp.
- At the top you will see a button. It says Stamp Photos next to some selected images. Tap the button.
- If iOS asks for permission to change images. Select “Change” to continue.
- That’s all! Selected images now have a date or time stamp. Open the edited image. The date and time information is displayed in the lower right corner.
- Not satisfied with the font or display format? Open the Styles tab. Here you can change the font, size, style and much more. Please note that some features, such as background color, require a premium subscription.
Steps to edit and change the date of photos on iPhone
Due to incorrect date settings, photos are often tagged with the wrong day and year. Restoring your iPhone to the correct date is easy. But what about the photos that were wrongly dated? Fortunately, you can change the date on multiple photos at once. Here’s how to do it-
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
2. Tap and select the photos you want to change the date.
3. Once selected, tap More icon in the lower right corner.
4. Swipe up until you see Adjust date and time and select the same.
5. Use the calendar popup to select the correct time and date. Tap the Customize button in the top right corner to save the changes.
Voila! You have successfully changed the date for multiple photos. Follow the same steps to change the date for a single image. Skip the second step where you select multiple images.
Bonus- How to Change Image Location on iPhone
All photos on your camera roll contain location information. It is very useful to remember where you took the specific photo. Sometimes iOS records incorrect location information. This may be due to reasons such as connectivity issues and GPS glitches. When this happens, you can manually change the image location by following the steps below:
1. Select and open photos.
2. Tap More (three horizontal dots at the bottom right).
3. Select Adjust location.
4. Find and select the new location.
5. Open the image again. Swipe the image up. You will now see the new location.
A picture says more than a thousand words
The adage even rings true in today’s digital world. Photos taken with iPhone contain a lot of data including time, date, location and much more. Collectively this is referred to as metadata. Use caution when sharing your photos on the Internet. The metadata can give away a lot of information that could attract the wrong attention.
We hope you have learned how to add date stamps on photos, adjust the date and change the location. Let us know in the comments below if you have anything to add.