Can I change the date of a photo so it appears in the correct Year in Apple's Photos app?

Having recently scanned some old photos so that you have a digital copy, I found myself frustrated by the fact that they appear in your Photos app's timeline on the date they were scanned - not on the date that they were originally taken.

Luckily, there is an easy way of resolving this.

The Photos app on the Mac has a feature that allows you to easily change the date and time (or the location) of a photo, so that the Years, Collections, Moments timeline view of your scanned photos will be more meaningful.  It is also possible to adjust this photo information on an iPhone and iPad.

The below image shows my own Photos library, reflecting some old photos that were taken in the late 50's and early 60's - after I have changed the dates of the photos that previously showed a 'date taken' of 2017.

If you would like to find out how this can be achieved, why not attend the 'Photos App on the Mac' classes at iTandCoffee in Glen Iris (Melbourne)

This class topic is run every 1-2 months, with the next classes scheduled for Monday May 1 and 8 2016, at 1-3pm.  

A couple of places are still available for that class series, and for the next classes in July.  
​Find out more or book here ››

iTandCoffee Club members can find out about features like this any time - no need to come to a class.  Here are the links to the members-only handy hints that cover this topic:

• Use the Photos app on the Mac to change the date/time of your photos
• Changing a photo's date or location on the iPhone or iPad 

Not yet a member of the iTandCoffee Club?  Find out more about the Club here ››

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