Know exactly when a photo was taken
If you have photos mixed together in storage and can't quite remember when one was taken, checking its capture date gives you the exact moment instead of relying on guesswork.
Want to remove the location data instead?
If you'd rather strip the location info from a photo before sharing it, most devices offer a way to remove that metadata separately, which is worth knowing for privacy reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do screenshots also record a taken date?
Screenshots do record the date and time they were captured, but they don't include camera-related metadata like location, since there's no camera involved.
Does moving a file change its taken date?
The taken date embedded in the photo itself (EXIF) generally stays the same when you move the file, though the file system's "date modified" can change separately.