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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

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

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Free

$0

Two ways to try

Web demo

In-browser, ZIPs up to 200 MB, photos only

Desktop trial

Full Windows app, up to 1000 files, photos and videos

No credit card. No account. Just try it.

Monthly

$19/mo

Desktop Version

  • Full premium photo library suite
  • One-click date repair
  • AI face & name recognition
  • Search by date, location, person, or any metadata
  • Custom library structures
  • Private, runs on your desktop
Buy monthly
Best Value

Yearly

$79/yr

Desktop Version

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Save $174/yr vs paying monthly
  • All future feature releases included
Buy yearly

Lifetime

$199

One-time payment

  • Everything in Yearly
  • One-time payment, never another bill
Buy lifetime

Prices shown exclude local taxes (VAT/GST may apply at checkout).

Some people fix a single ZIP, export, or Takeout — and never need the tool again. Others fix new batches every year as phones, clouds, and apps evolve. Subscriptions keep the app sustainable and continuously updated, while Lifetime rewards loyal users fairly.

Frequently asked questions

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, Yearly, or Lifetime when you're ready — all plans are available immediately.

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.

Can I use PDR on my phone?

No — PDR is a desktop application (currently Windows; macOS planned for late 2026). Photo libraries large enough to warrant a tool like PDR aren't realistic to process on a phone, and running locally on a real machine is what keeps your photos private.

Is PDR just a photo date fixer?

Not anymore. PDR is a full premium photo library suite — one-click date repair is one feature among many. You also get AI face & name recognition, metadata search (by date, location, person, or any tag), custom library structures, automatic memory collections, and a Date Editor for fine-grained corrections.

Does PDR use AI?

Yes — for face recognition and tagging — but it runs entirely on your computer. Your photos and the AI model never leave your device, no cloud, no account, no training anyone else's model.

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