When exporting or downloading video files from Apple Photos or iCloud Photos, it's common to encounter incorrect creation dates that do not align with the original capture date of the videos. Even when following the guide to export and download the unmodified original file, this discrepancy persists. Is there a solution to retain the original capture date of videos after exporting and downloading? Yes, this article aims to solve this issue.
While many photo applications provide extensive support for viewing and editing Exif data and other metadata tags, video software often has more limited support for viewing such similar file metadata information, including video capture date, video GPS location data, video title, video description, video copyright and more.
Using QuickTime Player to View the Original Capture Date
The macOS QuickTime Player application offers support for viewing and examining video metadata, encompassing elements like video capture date, encoding FPS, data rate, aspect ratio, format, and more. To access this information, open a video file with the QuickTime Player app, navigate to the File Menu, select Window, and then click Show Movie Inspector. This will reveal the video capture date and additional detailed information.
Using Media Meta to Retain the Original Capture Date
Media Meta is a dedicated video and audio metadata editor application that facilitates editing and altering video and audio metadata tags. One of its key features is the ability to copy the video capture date to the creation date, thus preserving the original timestamp. Furthermore, Media Meta allows users to add and adjust various other video metadata tags. Here's how to use Media Meta to retain the original capture date:
Download and install the Media Meta application. Launch the Media Meta application and import the video files you wish to modify. Select the video files for which you want to preserve the original capture date.
Click on Quick Action, then choose Copy Shooting/Recording Date to Creation Date. This action will update the creation date to match the video's original capture date.
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