File Date Corrector

File Date Corrector is a tool designed to modify the creation, modification, and access dates of files on Windows systems. The software allows precise adjustment of timestamps for both individual files and batches.

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• Individual date modification. This function allows changing the creation, modification, and access dates of a specific file. The file is selected and the desired values are entered in day, month, year, hour, minute, and second format.
• Batch processing. Allows applying date changes to multiple files simultaneously. Several files within a folder can be selected and their dates modified according to defined criteria.
• Relative date adjustment. The tool allows adding or subtracting days, hours, minutes, or seconds to existing dates. This is useful for correcting time offsets or synchronizing files.
• Copy dates between files. Allows transferring the dates from a reference file to other selected files. Maintains time consistency among related documents.
• Set dates from EXIF. For image files, extracts and applies timestamps stored in EXIF metadata. Updates file system dates based on camera data.
• Report generation. Creates a detailed log of changes made, including the file name, original dates, and new dates assigned.
• Integration with Windows Explorer. Allows accessing the tool directly from the file explorer context menu. Facilitates quick access to main functions.
• Extension filtering. Enables file selection based on extension. Applies changes only to specified file types, such as .jpg, .docx, or others.
• Change preview. Shows how the new dates will appear before applying modifications. Allows verifying settings without altering original files.
• Time zone support. Considers time differences when modifying dates. Automatically adjusts according to the system's regional settings.
• Attribute preservation. Retains original file attributes during the modification process. Does not alter permissions, tags, or other properties.
• Command line interface. Offers automation options via console parameters. Allows integration with scripts and scheduled tasks.

File Date Corrector was developed by Infonautics Software. The first version of the program was released in 2005. It is written in C++ and uses Windows APIs to ensure compatibility with NTFS and FAT32 file systems.