Add a Current-Time Stamp in Your Browser
The current browser editor can draw its current browser time onto a local image. Check the limits below before using it for documentation or attribution.
In this article
- 1.What the current browser overlay does
- 2.What it does not do
- 3.Export checks for local files
What the current browser overlay does
The browser editor can render a timestamp using the current browser time and locale when you export. The input image is handled locally in the browser for this workflow.
- Go to overlayphoto.com/edit
- Select a suitable local photo
- Click the Overlays tab in the toolbar
- Select Timestamp from the overlay options
- Click Download to save your photo with the timestamp
Current behavior: the timestamp is rendered at a fixed lower-left position using the current browser time. The editor does not provide a timestamp format picker or drag positioning control.
What it does not do
- It does not read the original capture time from EXIF metadata.
- It does not provide a custom timestamp text field, format selector, or draggable placement.
- It is not a substitute for a camera record, an EXIF-preserving archive, or a verified evidence workflow.
Export checks for local files
Keep an untouched original, inspect the exported pixels, and review any metadata behavior you need before sharing. Use a separately verified tool when the original capture date, evidence chain, or a configurable mark is required.
Review the current timestamp overlay
Use it only when a current browser-time stamp at its fixed position meets your needs.
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