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.

Add Timestamp to Image

Secure processingNo signup required100% freeFiles deleted after 1 hour

Drop your image here

or click to browse

JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, BMPMax 200 MB

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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Why Skip the App?

Installing a dedicated timestamp app sounds sensible until you look at the trade-offs:

Concern	Typical App	Browser Tool
Storage space	30–120 MB	0 MB (runs in browser)
Ads & pop-ups	Common in free tier	None
Privacy	May upload photos to servers	100 % local processing
Cross-platform	iOS OR Android, rarely both	Any device with a browser
Updates	Frequent, sometimes breaking	Always latest version
Sign-up required	Often yes	No

A browser-based tool eliminates every one of these friction points. Open the page, stamp the image, download it. Done.

Device Compatibility

Because the timestamp tool runs on standard web technologies (HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript), it works out of the box on:

iPhone & iPad. Safari 15+ or any iOS browser.
Android phones & tablets. Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, or Edge.
Mac. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
Windows. Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Chromebook. Chrome (obviously) and any PWA-capable browser.
Linux. Firefox or Chromium.

If your device can open a webpage, it can timestamp an image.

How It Works (3 Minutes or Less)

Open the tool above (or visit the full-page version).
Drop your image onto the upload zone. On mobile, tap "Browse" and select from your camera roll.
Pick a format. Full date and time, date only, time only, or a fully custom pattern.
Drag & style. Move the stamp where you want it, adjust size, colors, and opacity.
Download. The finished image saves to your Downloads folder (or camera roll on mobile).

Most users finish in under 60 seconds.

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: Landlord Move-In Inspection

A property manager photographs every room before tenants move in. Stamping each photo with the inspection date creates a visual record that holds up if disputes arise about pre-existing damage. No app to install on the company phone. Just open the browser, stamp, and save.

Scenario 2: Remote Worker Daily Stand-Up

A remote team member photographs their whiteboard notes after a planning session and timestamps the image. Shared in Slack, the stamped photo tells the whole team exactly when the plan was captured. No one has to ask "Is this today's board?"

Scenario 3: Freelance Photographer Proof of Delivery

A photographer delivering retouched images to a client adds a visible timestamp to low-res proof copies. The client sees the delivery date on each image, and the photographer keeps an auditable trail without relying on email timestamps alone.

Privacy: Why "No App" Also Means "No Risk"

When you use a mobile app, the app may request access to your entire photo library, location data, and camera. Some apps silently upload thumbnails or metadata to analytics servers.

Our browser tool cannot access your photo library. You choose a single file to upload (locally), it stays in browser memory only, and disappears entirely when you close the tab. There is no server round-trip, no third-party SDK, and no tracking pixel.

Combining With Other Image Tools

A timestamp is often just one step in a workflow. Here are common next moves:

Crop the image to focus on a detail. For instance, zooming into the damaged area of a wall while keeping the timestamp visible at the edge.
Resize the image to fit email attachment limits or a specific upload resolution.
Compress the image so it loads fast in reports or web applications.
Add a text label like a project code or location name alongside the date stamp.

FAQ

Does the browser tool work offline?

Once the page has loaded, all processing is client-side. If you go offline after loading, the stamp functionality still works. However, you need a connection to initially load the page.

Can I timestamp a screenshot?

Yes. A screenshot is just a PNG image. Upload it and stamp it like any other photo.

Is there a file-size limit?

The practical limit is your device's available memory. Most phones handle images up to 20–30 MB without issues. Desktop browsers handle even larger files.