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Remove Timestamp from Photo
Upload your image to remove a date and time stamp from a photo. The AI erases the text and fills the background. Your first edit is free.
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First edit free · then $0.50 an edit · no subscription
Upload a photo with text on it to start, or try the sample poster.
Each edit: 125 credits ($0.50) · first edit free · $5 buys 10, no subscription
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How to Remove Timestamp from Photo
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Upload your image
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo that is up to 10 MB in size. Upload it to the [photo text editor](/photo-text-editor) to begin the process of cleaning up your image and getting rid of the date and time.
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Select Remove mode
Once your photo is uploaded, choose the specific mode to remove text. This setting tells the gpt-image-2 model to focus on erasing the text and filling in the background behind it rather than translating or editing the words.
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Target the timestamp
Type the specific date and time you want to erase into the provided field. This ensures the tool only removes the timestamp. If there are no other words in the picture, you can simply choose to remove all text.
- 04
Process and download
Wait 30 to 80 seconds for the AI to erase the timestamp and fill the background. Once the edit is complete, download your edited photo. The final image keeps the exact same pixel size as your original file.
One-time, no subscription
Photo text editor pricing: first edit free, then $0.50
Every account gets one free edit. After that, each edit is 125 credits, which is $0.50, and a one-time $5 purchase adds 1,250 credits: ten edits.
- First edit free for every account, no card needed
- 125 credits ($0.50) for each edit after that, in any mode
- $5 one-time for 1,250 credits: ten edits, no subscription
- Credits come back when an edit is confirmed failed
Features to Remove Timestamp from Photo
Our tool gives you specific controls to remove a date and time stamp from a photo.
Targeted Removal
You can type the exact words or numbers of the timestamp into the tool to target them specifically. The Remove mode takes off only the words you list, leaving other text untouched. You can also choose to remove all text at once. This helps if your image contains a printed shirt or sign you want to keep visible.
Background Filling
When you remove a timestamp from a photo, the tool does not leave a blank hole. The gpt-image-2 image model reads the surrounding pixels and fills the background where the text used to be. It matches the colors and patterns of your original picture so the result looks like the timestamp was never there.
File Formats and Size
You can upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP file to remove a timestamp from a photo, if the image file is up to 10 MB. After the timestamp is gone, your downloaded photo keeps the exact same pixel size as your original upload. You do not lose image resolution during the editing process.
Cost and Credits
Every account gets its first edit completely free. After that, you pay securely through FloatPass. A single edit costs 125 credits, which equals exactly $0.50. You can make a one-time $5 purchase to add 1,250 credits to your account, enough for ten edits. There are no ongoing subscriptions at all.
Processing Speed
You do not have to wait long to remove a timestamp from a photo. In our tests, an edit took between 30 to 80 seconds to finish. Once the brief processing time is done, the clean image without the date or time is ready for you to download and save to your device.
Refunds for Failures
If an edit fails due to a system error, you do not lose your money. Credits for an edit that is confirmed failed are promptly returned to your balance. Furthermore, if your free first edit fails, you are allowed to try again to remove a timestamp from a photo at no cost.
When to Remove Timestamp from Photo
Printing old family pictures
Digital cameras from the 2000s often printed bright orange dates on the bottom corner of every shot. You can remove a timestamp from a photo before printing these old family portraits to put them in a physical album or display them in a frame on your wall without the distracting numbers.
Sharing vacation scenery
Sometimes a beautiful landscape shot is interrupted by a camera setting you forgot to turn off. You can remove a timestamp from a photo to clean up the view of the mountains or the beach before you post it to your social media feed for your friends to see.
Creating professional presentations
If you use photos taken at a work site or factory for a client slide deck, a time stamp can make the image look like a raw security feed. You can remove a timestamp from a photo to make the slide look clean, polished, and professional before you present it.
Updating website galleries
Small businesses often use photos of completed projects on their websites to attract new customers. If the digital camera left a date on the bottom right, you can remove a timestamp from a photo so the gallery looks uniform and does not distract visitors from the work itself.
Preparing real estate listings
Real estate agents often receive property photos from homeowners that include messy dates on the images. You can remove a timestamp from a photo to make the interior and exterior shots look like they were taken by a professional photographer. Clean photos help attract more potential buyers.
Archiving historical documents
When scanning older photographs for a digital archive, you might find that previous owners stamped the date directly onto the image. You can remove a timestamp from a photo to restore the historical picture to its original state. This helps preserve the visual integrity of the photograph.
Photo text editor: questions and answers
How much does it cost to remove timestamp from photo?
Every account gets its first edit for free to test the tool. After the free edit, each edit costs 125 credits, which is exactly $0.50. You can buy 1,250 credits for a one-time payment of $5 through FloatPass, giving you ten edits. There is no subscription required, meaning you only pay for the credits you need.
How long does it take to remove timestamp from photo?
The process is fast. In our tests, it took 30 to 80 seconds for the gpt-image-2 model to process the image, erase the text, and fill in the background. Once that brief time has passed, your edited photo is ready to download to your computer or phone.
Does it shrink my image when I remove timestamp from photo?
No, the tool does not reduce your image dimensions or lower the quality of your file. When you remove a timestamp from a photo, the edited file you download keeps the exact same pixel size as the JPG, PNG, or WebP file you originally uploaded to the site.
What if the tool fails to remove timestamp from photo?
If the system encounters an error and fails to complete the edit, you will not be charged. Credits for an edit that is confirmed failed are automatically returned to your account balance. Additionally, if your free first edit fails, you are allowed to try it again without having to pay.
Can I remove a timestamp from a photo without removing other text?
Yes, you have full control over what gets erased. When you use the Remove mode, you can choose to take off all text, or you can list only the specific words and numbers you want gone. This lets you keep a store sign or a printed shirt logo completely intact.
Are my photos used to train AI after I remove timestamp from photo?
No, your privacy is protected. Your uploaded photos are never used to train AI models. Additionally, if you want your files completely removed from our servers after you remove a timestamp from a photo, they are deleted within 30 days upon your request to contact@editphototextai.com.
What file types can I upload to remove timestamp from photo?
You can upload three different types of image files to the tool. We support JPG, PNG, and WebP formats. As long as your picture is in one of these formats and the file size is up to 10 MB, you can successfully upload it to the platform and remove the text.
Can I translate the timestamp instead of removing it?
Yes. While most people want to remove a timestamp from a photo, the tool also offers a Translate mode covering 20 languages. It keeps brand names, logos, numbers, and prices unchanged. It translates the text in place, though for a date, the Remove mode is usually the better choice.