Remove Date Stamp from Photo
Clean up old photos by removing those orange date stamps from the corner
Type 'remove the date stamp from the corner and fill with the background' and EditThisPic's AI removes the timestamp in 15-30 seconds. No selection tools, no clone stamping needed. Just describe what you want. Works on old camera photos, scanned prints, and any image with embedded date text. AI reconstructs the background naturally. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works on scanned photos, digital camera images, and screenshots with date overlays. The clearer the date stamp, the better the result.
Describe what you want
Type your instruction: 'remove the date stamp from the corner and fill with the background' or 'remove the orange timestamp text in the bottom right.' Mention the location and color for best results. No marking needed - the AI recognizes common date stamp formats.
Copy one of these to get started:
remove the date stamp from the bottom right corner and fill with the surrounding background
remove the orange date and time text from the corner, reconstruct the background naturally
remove the date stamp and fill the area with matching blue sky
remove all date stamps and timestamps from the photo, clean up all text overlays
3 more prompts
remove the date stamp and the red recording dot from the video screenshot
remove the date stamp from the corner and seamlessly blend with the patterned background behind it
remove the printed date stamp from this scanned photo, restore the original image corner
Generate and review
Check that the date stamp is completely gone. Verify the reconstructed area matches the surrounding background - no obvious patches, color shifts, or texture mismatches.
Refine with markers if needed
If remnants of the date stamp remain or the fill looks off, tap markers on that specific area and request refinement. Sometimes faint numbers or the red-eye recording dot need a second pass.
"Removed the date stamp from 200 vacation photos in an hour. My 90s travel album finally looks timeless instead of dated." @TravelBloggerMike
See it in action
90s vacation photo cleaned up
Classic orange date stamp removed from a beach vacation photo. Sky background reconstructed seamlessly.
remove the orange date stamp from the bottom right corner and fill with the blue sky
Family photo restored
Old family gathering photo had distracting timestamp. Removed to focus on the people, not the date.
remove the date stamp from the corner and fill with the surrounding background
Landscape photo made timeless
Beautiful mountain shot marred by camera timestamp. Removed to create a timeless landscape image.
remove all date stamps and timestamps from the photo, reconstruct the mountain landscape naturally
If something looks off
Faint remnants of the date still visible
Why: The AI removed most of the text but left shadows or faint traces, especially with older photos where the stamp burned into the image.
Tap markers on the remaining traces and say 'completely remove the faint date remnants'
💡 Some date stamps are burned in deeper. A second pass with markers usually cleans up traces.
Reconstructed area looks patchy or different color
Why: The AI filled the area but couldn't perfectly match the surrounding background color or texture.
blend the filled area to match the surrounding sky color exactly
💡 Describe the background type: 'match the blue gradient sky' or 'continue the grass texture'.
AI changed the wrong area or removed something else
Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which text or area you meant from description alone.
Tap a marker on the specific date stamp you want to remove, then regenerate with the same prompt
💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS text specifically.' Use them when multiple text elements exist.
Only part of the timestamp was removed
Why: Long timestamps with date and time may only have part removed if they span a large area.
remove the entire timestamp including the time portion, clean up all remaining digits
💡 Mention 'entire' or 'complete' timestamp to ensure all digits are targeted.
Date stamp on complex pattern looks wrong after removal
Why: Complex backgrounds like fabric, foliage, or crowds are harder to reconstruct accurately.
refine the reconstructed area to better match the pattern around it
💡 Complex backgrounds may need 2-3 refinement passes. Be patient with patterned areas.
Camera model or other text also appeared
Why: Some cameras embed multiple text elements. The AI may have only removed what you asked for.
remove all text overlays including camera info and date stamps
💡 Use 'all text overlays' to catch camera model, frame numbers, and other embedded text.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the date stamp before describing?
No! Just describe what you want: 'remove the date stamp from the bottom right corner.' The AI recognizes common date stamp formats and locations. Only use markers when the date stamp is in an unusual location, when multiple text elements exist, or when remnants remain after the first attempt.
Will the background look natural where the date was?
Yes, for most backgrounds. Simple backgrounds like sky, water, or walls reconstruct almost perfectly. Complex patterns like foliage or crowds may need a refinement pass. Describe what should be there - 'fill with blue sky' gives better results than letting the AI guess.
Does it work on scanned printed photos?
Yes, it works on both digital date stamps and physically printed dates on scanned photos. Older physically printed dates that have faded into the photo may leave traces that need a second pass to fully remove.
Can I remove date stamps from many photos at once?
EditThisPic processes one photo at a time, but each edit is fast - typically 15-30 seconds. For large batches of similar photos, you can develop a consistent prompt and work through them quickly.
What about timestamps from security cameras or videos?
Yes, it works on video screenshots and security camera stills. Mention the specific format: 'remove the white timestamp from the security camera footage' or 'remove the recording indicator and date from this video frame.'
Ready to remove those date stamps?
Free to try. No signup required.