If you are a photographer or like printing and making albums, date, and time stamps can be very useful. Stamp refers to the small text put over a photo to indicate information about the photo.
Most smartphones and digital cameras store the date and time of the photo in the EXIF data, which can be seen under Details or Properties. Some programs can detect this data and put it on the image like a logo.
Using Batch Picture Protector from SoftOrbits, you add a date stamp to a photo that was already taken – or even a logo image – on your own.

Why should you add a date to a photo?

When done properly, adding time stamps and dates for photos is very useful. You can sort your photos as per the time!
Further, if you like printing your images, having a date stamp is a great way of keeping track of the time of printing. You can even create a photo diary by adding date stamps to your vacation photos!
Apart from helping you organize your images, adding a logo with your website’s name will protect your ownership.
As a bonus, a date stamp adds a vintage look to your photos, like those from old film cameras and retro negatives!

⏱️ Adding Timestamps to Your Photos on Windows 10/11

There are several ways to add timestamps to photos you've already taken on your Windows 10 or 11 computer. Batch Picture Protector is a popular option, but it's not the only way. We'll explore Batch Picture Protector in detail, then discuss some alternative methods, including options for Mac users.
👍 Strengths of Batch Picture Protector

• Batch Processing: Batch Picture Protector allows you to add logos to multiple photos at once, saving you time and effort compared to editing them individually.
• Customization Options: You can choose the format of the timestamp (date, time, or both) and its position on the photo.
• User-Friendly Interface: Batch Picture Protector is designed to be easy to use, even for those who aren't familiar with image editing software.
• Additional Features: Many versions of Batch Picture Protector offer additional features beyond timestamps, such as resizing and conversion between different image formats.

🤔 Things to Consider with Batch Picture Protector

• Not Free: While there may be free trial versions available, Batch Picture Protector typically requires a purchase to unlock all its features.
• Software Installation: You'll need to download and install Batch Picture Protector onto your computer, which may take up some storage space.

🌟 Batch Picture Protector is a Great Choice For:

• Users who need to add a time and date to a large number of photos quickly and easily.
• People who want the ability to customize the format and position of the timestamp.
• Those who appreciate additional photo management features.

❗️ However, if you...

• Only need to add timestamps to a few photos, or
• Prefer a free solution, or
• Want more advanced photo editing capabilities,

...then exploring alternative methods might be a better option.
Ultimately, the best way to date-stamp your photos depends on your specific needs and preferences.

Apart from programs like Batch Picture Protector, you can try other methods to add a timestamp.

Add time and date stamps through camera settings

If you open the settings for the camera app on your smartphone, you should see an option for adding a time stamp to the photos. In Samsung cameras, there is an option for both Location Tag and Date and Time, which can be enabled.
For Canon DSLR cameras, you can enable date stamps by clicking on the Menu button and going to the camera setup options. Under that list, you will see an option for Date Stamp.

Nikon cameras also have a setting for date stamps under the camera setup menu. Click on Menu and click the wrench icon to turn on the date and time stamps.

Add date and time stamps while printing

Windows lets you add the date and time when printing documents by clicking Print Settings and inserting an AutoText box in the header or footer. You can add date or time stamps for photos if you are connected to a special image printer or have downloaded some software.
For example, Olympus cameras can connect to your printer using the PictBridge app, or you can download Olympus Master 2 program, which has a print dialog box that lets you add date stamps.

You can use Instagram to add the date stamp to any image. Open the app and click the ‘+’ icon to add a story.
Next, click a photo or choose an existing image from your gallery, and click on the sticker icon – a smiling, square emoji. One of the options will be the date sticker!