File Date Changer

Use File Date Changer to change creation and modification dates of files.

File Date Changer saves time whenever you need to update creation and modification dates for one item or a whole batch. Set the value once and get a single ZIP. Everything runs locally in Chrome: your files stay on your device, with no upload to a server. A few ways to use it ✅ Change file creation or modification date, for example for a project handoff. ✅ Change the date on a photo, for example after a camera clock error. ✅ Align properties inside PDF and Office documents when needed. 📁 Set when items were created and last modified Creation records when an item was created; modification records when its contents were last changed. File Date Changer lets you change file creation date and the last-modified value together. The same setting applies to documents, images, audio, and other formats. To change the created date of a file, select it on its own or include it in a larger batch. Add a folder to save selecting every item individually. The ZIP contains copies under their original names, so your source material stays intact. If you set a future date, the extracted copy's creation date will be the day you unpack it. How to change file date 1. Open the extension from the toolbar to start a new batch. 2. Add files or folders to build your selection. 3. Review the items, then choose a day and time. 4. Keep metadata on for supported photos, PDFs, and Office formats if needed. 5. Click Download ZIP and keep the tab open until it is ready. 6. Unpack the result with standard Windows or macOS tools. Review before you download The file creation date changer helps you prepare just the items you need. – Check their names, count, and combined size. – Remove an entry without rebuilding the selection. – Add more items or clear the list and start again. 🖼️ How to change the date on a photo As an optional extra, File Date Changer updates capture information inside supported photos. Select the pictures, enter the desired capture time, and leave the metadata checkbox enabled. It appears automatically for compatible formats. Change EXIF data in three fields 1️⃣ Original capture: when the picture was taken. 2️⃣ Digitized: when it was recorded digitally. 3️⃣ Image modification: when it was last edited. The EXIF date changer writes your chosen value into all three, adding missing fields and preserving other tags, including camera details and location. An image viewer may read the capture information stored inside a picture rather than the properties shown by your operating system. Use the photo date changer when you want those internal details to match your chosen value. 📄 Update document properties File Date Changer can also update information inside supported documents. For example, align a set of reports before sharing them, without opening each application to edit properties separately. Keep the metadata option enabled for: ➤ PDF: creation and modification values, plus matching XMP fields when present. ➤ DOCX: the created and modified properties in Word documents. ➤ XLSX and PPTX: the corresponding spreadsheet and slide properties. ❓ FAQ Q: How to change the date created on a file to a specific time? A: Choose any time from 1980 through 2107, past or future. File Date Changer uses your device's local time with minute precision; seconds are set to zero. Q: How to change modified dates of a file without editing its contents? A: Clear the metadata checkbox when it appears. This lets you update the operating system properties without changing EXIF data or document contents. Q: How to change modification date of a file in an older format? A: Add it to File Date Changer as usual. Formats without metadata editing support can still be processed; their internal contents stay unchanged. Q: Why do I see a size error? A: Keep the combined source size at or below 2 GB. If one item exceeds that limit, choose a smaller one. If the whole selection is too large, remove some items and process smaller batches. Q: Why are duplicate names blocked? A: File Date Changer treats names that differ only by letter case as duplicates. Remove one of the conflicting entries. To include both, rename one on your device and add it again. This avoids conflicts when you unpack the archive. Q: What should I do if another processing error occurs? A: Try again. File Date Changer keeps your selection available and does not download a partial archive after a failed operation.