Add Timestamp to Image
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Add current date and time stamp to your photos with customizable format and position.
What is Add Timestamp to Image?
A visible date-and-time stamp turns any photo into a verifiable record. Construction managers use them to prove progress milestones, insurance adjusters attach them to claims, and real-estate inspectors include them in every report. Unlike EXIF metadata — which platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook strip on upload — a burned-in timestamp survives re-compression, screenshotting, and format conversion because it is part of the image pixels.
Why use this tool?
Drag the stamp anywhere on the image — bottom-right for unobtrusive documentation, center for prominent proof. Choose from full ISO timestamps (2026-04-14 09:32:15), date-only, time-only, or build a custom pattern with strftime tokens. Adjust font size (20–72 px), text color, background tint, and opacity so the stamp is readable against any scene without overpowering it. Everything runs in-browser via the Canvas API — your photos never leave your device.
Common use cases
Stamp photos when you need at-a-glance proof of timing: daily site documentation, move-in and move-out inspections, food-safety compliance photos, veterinary checkup images, or volunteer event logs. It is also handy for personal projects — timestamped renovation photos, baby milestones, and garden progress shots are far easier to organize than relying on file-modified dates.
How to use Add Timestamp to Image
- 1Drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, or BMP onto the upload area (or tap Browse on mobile)
- 2Pick a date/time format: Full, Date Only, Time Only, or Custom
- 3Drag the overlay to the desired spot on the image
- 4Tweak font size, colors, and opacity until the stamp is clearly readable
- 5Click Download — the stamped image saves at original resolution with no watermark
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a custom date instead of today?
Yes. Switch to Custom format and type any date and time you need. The tool does not restrict you to the current timestamp — handy for retro-stamping older photos.
Will the timestamp survive if I share the image on social media?
Yes. The stamp is baked into the pixel data. Platforms may re-compress the JPEG and strip EXIF, but the visible text remains intact.
Does stamping reduce image quality?
The image is decoded once into a full-resolution Canvas bitmap. The timestamp is rendered as vector text. On export, you get the same pixel dimensions as the original — only the area under the stamp text is changed.
Does my photo get uploaded to a server?
No. The entire process runs inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device, making this the most private timestamp tool available.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP are all supported. The download is always a high-quality PNG at the original resolution, preserving every pixel of the original photo.
Can I add a date stamp to a photo taken years ago?
Yes. You can set any custom date — past or future. This is useful for organizing old photo archives or retro-stamping scanned prints.
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