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File Date & Time Editor

Batch-edit creation & modification dates on Mac files with diff preview, relative shifts and EXIF reading

macOSUtilities$7.99v1.1

File Date & Time Editor is a native macOS utility for inspecting and batch-editing the creation and modification timestamps on any file or folder.

On-device · No account · No tracking
Batch edits in one passProcess hundreds of files at once
Diff preview before commitA preview table shows the exact before-and-after dates for every file, and a confirmation dialog states how many files will be updated before anything is written
Absolute or relative modeSet exact dates with native macOS date pickers, or shift timestamps by a specified number of days from their current values

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What it does

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Batch edits in one pass

Process hundreds of files at once — apply changes file by file or batch-apply to all, with a per-file outcome log for audit trails.

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Diff preview before commit

A preview table shows the exact before-and-after dates for every file, and a confirmation dialog states how many files will be updated before anything is written.

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Absolute or relative mode

Set exact dates with native macOS date pickers, or shift timestamps by a specified number of days from their current values.

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Quick adjustments

Set a timestamp to now, nudge it forward or back by a day, or sync the creation date to match the modification date — and vice versa.

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EXIF date reading

For photos, the embedded capture date is surfaced alongside the filesystem timestamps so you can correct scans with confidence.

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Safe by design

Live save-status indicators, a session operation log, and a prompt before discarding pending edits guard against accidental loss.

Why BraveCL

Built the BraveCL way.

Buy once, keep forever

$7.99 one time. No subscription, no renewal, no paywalled features — yours permanently.

Fully on-device

All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave it.

No account required

Download and use immediately. No sign-up, no email, no data collected.

Free updates included

All future updates are included. No upgrade fees, ever.

How it works

  1. 01
    Drop your files

    Drag files or folders into the window or use the file picker — the list is searchable, filterable by save status, and sortable.

  2. 02
    Set the dates

    Pick absolute dates in the inspector or shift everything by a number of days in relative mode, then check the before-and-after diff table.

  3. 03
    Apply and verify

    Confirm the batch, watch per-file progress and outcomes, then jump straight to the updated files with Reveal in Finder.

Where File Date & Time Editor runs

macOS
Available
  • Version 1.1
  • Requires macOS 14.0 or later
  • One-time purchase, $7.99
Mac App Store →

Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?
No. File Date & Time Editor is a one-time purchase ($7.99). All features and updates are included with no recurring fees.
Does it use the cloud?
No. Everything runs entirely on your Mac — no network calls, no cloud sync, no accounts. Your files and their metadata stay local.
Can I see what will change before it happens?
Yes. A diff preview table shows the exact before-and-after dates for every file, and a confirmation dialog states how many files will be updated.
Does it change EXIF data in my photos?
No. The app edits filesystem timestamps and reads the EXIF capture date for reference, so you can correct imported scans without touching the embedded data.
Can I shift a whole folder's dates by the same amount?
Yes. Relative mode shifts every selected file's timestamps by a specified number of days in one operation — ideal for delayed projects or restored backups.

System requirements

Minimum OS (macOS)
macOS 14.0+
Download size
6 MB
Languages
8 languages
Purchase model
One-time purchase
In-app purchases
None
Account required
None
What's new · v1.1
Initial release. • Edit creation and modification dates on any file or folder • Absolute and relative date modes, with batch apply across hundreds of files • Before/after diff preview, undo and redo, and a CSV audit log • Import the original capture date from photo EXIF • Everything runs locally — no account, no upload

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