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Fix broken photo dates

Fix wrong photo dates from any device, app, or cloud — instantly.

🔒 100% Private — web preview is temporary, desktop runs entirely on your own computer.

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Maximum file size: 200MB

How it works

Simple 3-step guide to fixing your photo dates

1

Upload your ZIP file

Works with Google Photos, Apple Photos, WhatsApp, Messenger & device backups — as long as they're in a ZIP.

  • For normal folders instead of ZIPs, the desktop app handles everything.
2

Let PDR do the work automatically

No settings, no decisions — just wait for the progress bar:

  • Extracting your ZIP
  • Detecting export type (Google / Apple)
  • Fixing metadata & timestamps
  • Organising everything into clean year folders
  • Creating your perfectly fixed ZIP
3

Download your new, clean library

Click Download, unzip the file, and enjoy perfectly named photos in true chronological order.

  • You'll also get a Summary Report (totals, export types, fixed vs. renamed, etc.)
  • A detailed log file is included inside the ZIP for full transparency.

PDR Pricing

Start with the free web demo. Upgrade when you're ready to restore everything.

Currently available for Windows. macOS version planned for late 2026.

Free

$0

Web Demo Version

  • Fix photo dates (up to 200 MB ZIP)
  • Works with Google Takeout, iCloud, WhatsApp, Messenger
  • Smart duplicate removal
  • Clean timeline renaming (photos only)
  • ZIP upload & instant preview
  • Photos only — videos & documents skipped

Use on: Web demo

Free web demo

Monthly

$19

Desktop Version

  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Fix dates for photos and videos
  • Restore missing "Date Taken" timestamps
  • Fully repair social media exports (WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat)
  • Organise unlimited folders, ZIPs, and libraries
  • Smart renaming for complete clean timelines
  • Safe processing — originals untouched

Use on up to 3 devices

Buy monthly
Best value

Yearly

$119

Desktop Version

  • Everything in Monthly, plus:
  • Ideal for large or growing libraries
  • Handles big collections (tens of GBs+)
  • Receive new features as they release

Use on up to 3 devices

Buy yearly

Lifetime

$249

Desktop Version

  • Everything in Yearly, plus:
  • Permanent access — one-time purchase

Available only after one successful Monthly or Yearly payment.

Best long-term savings

Use on up to 10 devices

Unlock after first billing cycle

Web demo: ZIPs up to 200 MB. Desktop app: unlimited folders, ZIPs and devices.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to help you feel confident from the first click.

Will PDR work with all my photos — even the messy ones?

Yes. PDR is built for real-world chaos: Google Photos, iCloud, WhatsApp, Messenger, OneDrive, Takeout ZIPs, SD cards, old phones, scanned prints and more.

What if my dates are completely wrong or missing?

PDR uses layered detection and reconstruction. If valid metadata exists, it fixes it. If filenames hold clues, it restores them. If nothing exists, PDR applies consistent fallback logic to rebuild chronological order.

Is this safe for my personal memories?

Web preview uses temporary processing only and deletes files after download. The desktop app runs entirely on your own computer — your photos never leave your device.

Is this going to take me hours?

No. You prepare exports once, then drag folders into PDR and let it do the work. Most libraries process in minutes, not days.

Will it handle older devices and backups?

Yes. Old Androids, early iPhones, digital cameras, WhatsApp backups, Google Takeout dumps, SD cards and scanned albums are all part of the design brief.

How much does this really cost? Am I locked in?

You're never locked in. Start with the free web preview. Choose Monthly or Yearly when you're ready, and unlock Lifetime after your first billing cycle if that suits your long-term plans.

Why isn't there already an app that does this properly?

Because the problem is messy, technical, and unglamorous. Most developers avoid it. PDR was built because someone finally cared enough to solve it properly.

Is Photo Date Rescue available for Mac?

Photo Date Rescue is currently available for Windows. A MacOS version is planned for late 2026.

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