Date stamp your photos.
Select multiple photos in the app to stamp them all together, take a new photo with a stamp pre-applied, or edit directly in the Photos app.
With iCloud Photos, when you apply a date stamp on one device, it appears on your other devices automatically.
Pick your style.
With many fonts, colors, and various style options to choose from, you can get just the look you want.
Customize the date format, adjust position and padding, and more.
Completely nondestructive.
If at any time you would like to change or remove the date stamp applied to your photo, you can!
Because edits are revertible, there’s no need to duplicate all your photos to preserve the original. DateStamper simply applies text overtop your original images.
And more.
Beautiful and intuitive Liquid Glass design.
Full accessibility support.
No ads, no tracking, no nonsense.
Featured in Apple’s Oct 2014 Special Event
Best apps for iOS 8 – Apps written in Swift
DateStamper brings back old memories for me … It looks good, it gets the job done, and it’s nicely integrated with Apple’s Photos app. Editor-in-chief and Founder of MacStories, Federico Viticci
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stamp my photos?
First select your desired photos then press the Stamp Photos button. On your iPhone or iPad, tap the circle in the corner of the photo’s thumbnail to select it. On your Mac, click a photo to select it.
Is there a faster way to select multiple photos?
On your iPhone or iPad, you can swipe across photos to select them. Or use the Select by Range option to select the first photo, then select the last photo, and all photos in-between will be selected. Or use the Select All option to select all photos in your current album. On your Mac, use Command and Shift keys to select multiple photos.
Can photos be stamped in the background?
Yes. Begin stamping photos on your iPhone or iPad, close the app, and photos will continue stamping in the background with progress shown in a Live Activity.
Can new photos be stamped automatically?
Photos taken using the camera within the DateStamper app on your iPhone or iPad will be saved with a stamp. Photos taken with the Camera app cannot be automatically edited by third-party apps.
How do I stamp a photo in the Photos app?
On your iPhone or iPad, tap the photo to view it full-screen, tap the Edit button, tap the More button, tap Extensions, and choose DateStamper. Tap Done when you’re ready to save the edits. On your Mac, open the photo, click the Edit button, click the More button, and choose DateStamper.
Can I stamp Live Photos?
Yes. By default the Live Photo will be turned off when stamped. You can turn on the Preserve Live Photo setting to apply the stamp to the still photo, deferring to the live photo when played.
Can I stamp videos?
Not at this time.
If I stamp my photos will they be changed permanently?
Nope! At any time in the future you may change the stamp or remove edits entirely.
How do I remove a stamp?
On your iPhone or iPad, touch and hold the photo then choose the revert option, or tap the photo to view it full-screen then tap the More button and choose the revert option. On your Mac, Control-click a photo then choose revert, or click the Revert button in the toolbar. You can also revert in the Photos app. Note this will remove all edits applied to the photo.
Is there a way to revert, delete, share, or change information for multiple photos simultaneously?
Yes. On your iPhone or iPad, select the photos then touch and hold one of them to reveal the context menu. You can also touch and hold the Stamp button to reveal more options. On your Mac, Control-click one of the selected photos or click one of the buttons in the toolbar.
How can I change the style of the stamp?
On your iPhone or iPad, tap the paintbrush button to open the Styles screen. On your Mac, click the Styles inspector sidebar button in the toolbar.
Do I have to revert a photo before I can apply different style customizations?
No, if you stamp a photo that has already been stamped, it will replace the previous stamp with a new one.
How do I include time in the date stamp?
In Styles > Date there is an Include Time option you can turn on. To customize the time format, choose the Custom or Fixed format option. In the Mac app, these options are in the sidebar’s Text tab.
Can I use the same date for multiple photos?
Yes. In Styles > Date > Source there are various options including current date or a custom date. In the Mac app, this option is in the sidebar’s Text tab.
Can I change the date a photo was taken?
Yes. On your iPhone or iPad, tap the photo to view it full-screen, tap the More button, and tap Change Date & Time. On your Mac, click the Calendar button in the toolbar. This will change the date in that photo’s metadata, then you can stamp the photo to apply it.
Is there a way to stamp the adjusted date and time from the Photos app?
Yes, choose Date Created in Styles > Date > Source. In the Mac app, this option is in the sidebar’s Text tab. Now stamp the photo to use the adjusted date and time. Note the time zone selected in Adjust Date & Time should be your current time zone to ensure the correct date/time is stamped.
If I’ve already stamped a photo and now want to change the date, how can I do that?
First revert the photo, change the date, then stamp the photo again to use that new date.
Is there a way to include the GPS location where a photo was taken?
Yes. In Styles > Location you can choose to stamp the name, address, coordinates, or you can specify your own custom location text. In the Mac app, this option is in the sidebar’s Text tab.
Can I change the location for a photo?
Yes. On your iPhone or iPad, tap the photo to view it full-screen, tap the More button, and tap Change Location. On your Mac, click the Location button in the toolbar. Adjust the location by moving the pin. You can also add or remove its location from here. The next time you stamp the photo it will use that new location. Note this changes the location in your photo library but does not modify the EXIF metadata embedded in the photo.
Can I change the caption for each photo?
Yes. On your iPhone or iPad, tap the photo to view it full-screen, tap the More button, and tap Change Caption. On your Mac, click the Caption button in the toolbar. The next time you stamp the photo it will use that new caption. Note this changes the caption in your photo library. This feature requires iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27.
If I’ve already stamped a photo and now want to change its location or caption, how can I do that?
You do not need to revert the photo prior to changing its location or caption. Change it then stamp the photo again to apply it.
How many photos can I stamp at the same time?
You can stamp up to 10 photos at once for free. To stamp more than 10 per batch, there is an in-app purchase available which allows you to stamp as many photos at the same time as you’d like. Press the Stamp Photos button with more than 10 selected and choose Unlock to purchase Unlimited Batch.
How can I use the locked style options?
There is an in-app purchase available which allows you to utilize all of the style options. Press a locked style and choose Unlock to purchase Premium Styles.
If I purchase Unlimited Batch or Premium Styles, do I need to I purchase them again on my other devices? What if I delete the app or get a new device?
Nope, your previous purchases will be restored automatically when you open the app. If they are not, choose Restore Purchases in the purchase prompt to unlock them again for free. You will need to be signed into the Apple Account you used to purchase them originally.
If I purchase Unlimited Batch or Premium Styles, can they be shared with my family members?
Yes, DateStamper supports Family Sharing for in-app purchases!
Does the app have any subscriptions?
No, there are two in-app purchases available and both are one-time purchases that you can use without any recurring payments.
How can I take photos in the JPEG format instead of HEIC?
For photos taken in the DateStamper app, this option is found in the in-app Settings under Camera > Capture Format. For photos taken in the Camera app, it’s in the Settings app under Camera > Formats > Camera Capture.
Are photos stored in the app?
DateStamper doesn’t store photos in the app; your photos are stored in your Photos library. The app can access your photos to display them and allow you to edit them. Note if you delete a photo in DateStamper, it will be deleted from your photo library and moved to the Recently Deleted album pending permanent deletion.
Not all of my photos appear in the app, why?
I recommend granting the app full access to Photos because limited access will only show specific photos you choose. If you still don’t see the expected photos, try changing the sort and filter settings.
How can I choose which photo library DateStamper can access when I have multiple on my Mac?
Apps can only access your System Photo Library. To change which library is the System Photo Library, switch to the desired photo library in Photos then go to Settings > General and click Use as System Photo Library.
I want to change some style options but it won’t let me, why is that?
Some options are unavailable depending on the selected style. For example, the Vibrant style doesn’t support text color customization because its color is determined by the underlying colors in the photograph. The Solid style allows you to customize all options.
I stamped a photo but can’t see it, why didn’t it work?
It may be difficult to see the stamp on some photos depending on the photo contents and colors. The default Vibrant style aims to work well atop as many photos as possible, but you can change it to Solid, then choose a text color that will show up well on that photo, and stamp again.
I printed a photo but it cut off the stamp, how can I prevent that?
You can crop the photo to the same aspect ratio of the print size, move the stamp further away from the edges by changing the Padding option in Styles, or center the stamp by changing the Position to appear in the middle no matter how much of the photo content gets clipped.
I sometimes get an error when stamping a lot of photos, how can I prevent that?
I would recommend turning on the Stamp Photos Individually setting when stamping a lot of photos. This will take more time, but if an error occurs other photos will continue to stamp. Alternatively, try selecting a smaller number of photos in each batch. Reach out to support if you continue to encounter errors.
It seems to be stuck trying to stamp a photo, why is that?
If you have iCloud Photos enabled, it may take a while to download the photo before it can be stamped. Please ensure you have a good internet connection. Reach out to support if the issue continues to occur.
When I transfer photos to my computer the date stamp isn’t preserved, why is this?
Some methods of transferring photos to a computer may not preserve edits made - only the original version may be transferred. For more information see this Apple Support Document. These methods will preserve the date stamp: AirDrop, iCloud Photos, other cloud services like Dropbox, or email. Or you can create a non-edited copy of the photo which can then be transferred. To do this, view the photo full-screen, tap the Share button, then Save Image. The new photo is placed at the end of your photo library with all edits applied.
When I print my photos the date stamp isn’t preserved, why is this?
Some printing services may not support edited photos and may only utilize the original photos. To work around this, you can transfer the photos to a computer or USB drive and upload them from there. Or you can create a non-edited copy of the photo which can then be printed. To do this, view the photo full-screen, tap the Share button, then Save Image. The new photo is placed at the end of your photo library with all edits applied.
Can the app connect to third-party photo providers like Google Photos?
DateStamper integrates with the built-in Photos app to enable non-destructive editing, so third-party services cannot be used.
What are the app’s supported URL schemes?
datestamper:// and datestamper://camera
How can I contact you for any questions, comments, or feedback?
Please press Contact Support in the app or the Contact, Email, or Mastodon buttons located at the bottom of this page.
How can I thank you for creating this app?
If you enjoy using DateStamper and find it useful, please leave a review on the App Store! They are greatly appreciated.