DateBack fixes broken dates and merges overlays —
ready to upload to Google Photos, iCloud, or any cloud platform.
Snapchat exports overwrite 'Date Taken' with the export date. DateBack restores the original.
Snapchat exports overlay text and drawings as separate files. DateBack automatically merges them back into one complete memory.
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✅ Perfect merged memory
Three simple steps to archive memories the right way.
App automatically finds your Snapchat export—no searching required.
Pick where to save your memories, then hit "Start Processing."
DateBack organizes files into cloud-ready folders with correct dates restored.
Watch how we process thousands of memories in seconds, fixing every date automatically.
Your memories are personal. DateBack keeps them that way—securely.
Signed and verified by Apple for your security.
No cloud processing. Everything happens on your Mac.
Your files never leave your device.
No sign-up. No tracking. No data collection.
No subscriptions. Pay once, own forever.
Standard export tools are broken. They strip your dates and crash on large files. DateBack was built to solve the problems that others ignore.
If you download manually, all your photos say "Today" for the date. DateBack reads the hidden JSON data and injects the original date back into the file. Your 2018 memories will actually stay in 2018.
Have 50GB of memories but only 10GB free? No problem. Cloud Mode processes in batches of 500 files, pausing so you can upload and delete before continuing. Never run out of space.
Uploading 20,000 files to Google Photos crashes your browser. DateBack automatically organizes your files into neat batches of 500, making cloud upload smooth and crash-free.
Cloud subscriptions charge you monthly. See how the costs stack up.
Save your memories before they're gone forever.
Secure payment via Polar.sh. Instant download after purchase.
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It is 100% safe. DateBack is a local desktop utility that runs entirely offline on your computer. Your photos are never uploaded, tracked, or seen by anyone but you.
Apple Silicon Macs only (M1, M2, M3, M4). Intel Macs and Windows are not currently supported. Future versions may expand compatibility.
Yes! We specifically built Cloud Mode for this. Unlike other tools that crash trying to unzip everything at once, DateBack streams one file at a time. It handles massive libraries effortlessly.
Cloud Mode processes your files in batches of 500. After each batch, it pauses so you can upload to Google Photos and delete the local files — perfect if you have limited disk space.
Absolutely! DateBack automatically tracks your progress. If you close the app or restart your computer, it will pick up exactly where you left off.
If you're experiencing an error, first try restarting the app. If the problem persists, export your support logs by going to Help → Export Support Logs in the app's menu. This creates a ZIP file with diagnostic information. Then, email the ZIP file to along with a description of the issue. This helps us identify and fix the exact cause of your error quickly!
Go to your social platform's data download page and log in. Crucial: Make sure both "Export your Memories" AND "Export JSON Files" are toggled ON. Without the JSON files, the dates will not be fixed.
Scroll down to the date filter. Select "All Time" to ensure you get everything. Confirm your email address at the bottom and click "Submit."
The service will begin creating your files. You will see a "Processing" status. You do not need to stay on this page; you can close the tab.
When your data is ready (this can take minutes or hours depending on the size), you will get an email notification. Open it and click the download link.
You will be taken back to the website. You should see your export listed under "Your exports." Click the "See exports" button if needed.
Click the blue Download button next to your data file.
Open your "Downloads" folder. You should see a file named mydata-numbers.zip. Do not unzip this yet—DateBack will handle it!
