Share this article
This article is translated in
Improve this guide
How to Add Date/Time Stamp to Photos Already Taken
Find out what are the best tools to use
4 min. read
Updated onDecember 4, 2023
updated onDecember 4, 2023
Share this article
This article is translated in
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
Some photographers like to keep track of when they took their photos by adding date stamps.
A date stamp is a small text included in an image that tells you the date the photographer captured the original photo. Some cameras include built-in date stamp options that add stamps at the time of picture capture.
However, not all cameras include date stamp features. Many users who take snapshots with mobile phonecameraswill probably need to add stamps to theirphotoswith third-party software and apps.
Read on to find out how to add date/time stamps to your photos on a Windows 10 computer.
How can I add date/time stamps to photos on the computer?
Adobe Lightroom– RAW file editor
Adobe Lightroom is a photo editing software targeted toward users that want to make quick adjustments to their pictures.
You can use this tool to manually add photo stamps to pictures that are already taken on your computer.
The process is easy to follow and quite fast, but you have to keep in mind that the software allows you to work with one picture at a time.
It does not allow you to work on multiple pictures thus add datestamps in batch. If that is what you are looking for, check the other suggestions below.
To add a timestamp in Adobe Lightroom, just open the software and select the picture you want to edit. Go to theFilemenu>Export.
There you will see an Include Watermark option, check the box on its right. Then you can edit your watermark to transform it into a timestamp.
You can personalize the look of your photo stamp by adjusting the font, size, and color. You can also add the location of the photo.
Otherkey featuresof Adobe Lightroom include:
Adobe Lightroom integrates well with other Adobe products. You can get it on its own or integrate it within the creative cloud.
Adobe Lightroom
Apowersoft Watermark Remover– Batch-processing support
Watermark Remover is software that enables users to add and remove image watermarks. With it, you can quickly add date stamp watermarks to your images with custom fonts, colors, transparency, and other effects.
Watermark Remover is compatible with the vast majority of standard image formats. It also incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop UI that makes it quick and easy for users to add date stamp watermarks.
Other useful features
Apowersoft Watermark Remover
BatchPhoto– Versatile and intuitive
BatchPhoto is image manipulation software for Windows and Mac platforms. It includes a utility for adding date stamps that pulls the original date/time EXIF data from photos.
So, its users don’t need to manually find EXIF date info for their pictures.
1.Download and install BatchPhotofrom the official website.
-
Launch the software on your Windows device.
-
Click theAdd Photosbutton on BatchPhoto’s window.
-
Select a photo to add a date stamp to, and click theOKoption.
-
Click theAdd Filterbutton to open aSelect Filterwindow.
-
Then selectAnnotateon the left of the filter window.
-
SelectDateto open aDatewindow.
-
Click onOriginal Date & Timeon theShowdrop-down menu to add a date watermark.
-
Click theFormatdrop-down menu to select alternative date formats.
Use the Ofoct Date Stamp web utility to date/time stamp photos on PC
So, that’s how you can add date/time stampsto photos on your computer.You can add date stamps tophotoswith any image software that includes watermark features.
However, it’s quicker to utilize software to time stamp your photos, which also pulls dates for stamps from your digital photo’s EXIF data records. Also, if you are a privacy-oriented user, find out how toedit or remove the EXIF data in Windows.
We hope you managed to add a date or timestamp to photos that were already taken using our recommended tools. Write down in the comments section below if you encountered any problems.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
He is passionate about everything surrounding Microsoft’s OS, focusing on troubleshooting guides & tips for everyday problems.
