1969-12-31 18.00.00_4.jpg (2024)

Apps (like Snapchat, Instagram, or system galleries) sometimes fail to record a date when saving an image, causing it to default to the "Epoch" date.

You can manually correct the date so the photo sorts correctly in your gallery. Right-click the file and select Properties . Go to the Details tab. 1969-12-31 18.00.00_4.jpg

This typically happens due to software bugs, corrupted file metadata, or a dead device battery. Follow this guide to understand and fix the issue. 1. Identify the Cause Go to the Details tab

If a camera or computer’s internal CMOS battery dies, its internal clock may reset to the factory default (1969/1970). corrupted file metadata

Click the next to the date and time to select the actual day it was taken. On Apple Photos (iPhone/Mac): Open the photo and tap the "i" button . Tap Adjust next to the date/time to change it.

Moving files between different operating systems (e.g., Mac to Windows) can occasionally corrupt the "Date Taken" metadata header. 2. How to Fix the Date

Find the field and click it to enter the correct date and time. On Google Photos: Open the photo and swipe up (or click the "i" info icon ).