Observed arrival · 2026-09-08

Takeout JSON Puts the Dates Back

takeoutjson.com Observed source

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A cross-platform utility that restores Google Takeout photo dates and locations from sidecar JSON files.

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The application targets a specific Google Takeout failure mode: dates and locations remain in JSON sidecars while many photo applications read only embedded metadata. Its workflow lets users select split exports, preview naming and sorting changes, and write results locally without uploading the archive. The page also lists HEIC-to-JPG conversion, video handling, and a free first-500-photos allowance, with downloads offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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