Photo Metadata Restore
Fix Dates & GPS
Restores photo dates and GPS location from Google Takeout™ JSON files back into your photos — 100% on your device.
Made for use with Google Takeout™ photo exports.
This extension is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or any other third party. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This extension processes files entirely on your device. Your photos, file names, and metadata are never uploaded to us or to anyone else. The only server it contacts is our payment provider, ExtensionPay, to check or activate a Pro purchase.
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this extension complies with the terms of service of any service whose data you process, and with applicable law. Use only with data you are authorized to access.
What it reads, and what it does with it
When you export your photo library, the capture date and GPS location of each photo are often saved into a small .json sidecar file next to it — not always into the photo file itself. This extension reads the photo files you select and their adjacent .json sidecar files, and writes the missing dates and coordinates back into the photos, entirely on your device. It does not read anything else on your computer, and it does not scan your browsing history or open tabs.
How it works
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1
Select
Drop your export ZIP files (multiple ZIPs, tens of gigabytes) or pick an already-unpacked folder. No unzipping needed — the extension reads inside the ZIPs directly.
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Preview
A free dry run scans everything you selected and shows exactly how many photos can get their dates and GPS back, before you commit to anything.
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Fix
Choose an output folder. Restored copies are written there, mirroring your folder structure. Your original files are never touched.
What gets written (no more, no less)
| File type | What happens |
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| JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) | Dates and GPS coordinates are embedded directly into the file's EXIF metadata. |
| PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, and video (.mp4 / .mov) | Copied to the output folder unchanged, with their dates and GPS values listed in the CSV report. Nothing is embedded in these files in this version. |
Dates are written in UTC. Photos that already have an embedded date keep it — only missing values are filled in.
Pricing
Free
$0
Unlimited previews, plus up to 150 files processed per run.
Pro
$19 one-time
Not a subscription. Removes the 150-file limit.
Private by design
Everything runs inside your browser, on your device. Your photos are never uploaded. The only server this extension contacts is the payment provider (ExtensionPay), to check or activate a Pro purchase — none of your files, file names, or metadata are sent anywhere. See the Privacy Policy for details.
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