Adding a Date Stamp to Images after Shooting

Content Id: 8201898600

Solution

A Date Stamp can be added to images using the supplied [ImageBrowser EX] image management and editing software.

Images appended with Date Stamps will be saved as separate files.

Caution

The operations described here assume that the ImageBrowser EX software for use with digital cameras has been installed, and has been updated over the Internet.

Installation procedures for [ImageBrowser EX] may differ depending on the model you are using.

- If [ImageBrowser EX] is included on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk that came with your camera, please install the software using the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk.

- If [ImageBrowser EX] was not included on the supplied CD, you can download and install the [ImageBrowser EX] updater from the download page of the Canon Web site.

- If a CD did not come bundled with your camera, please download the [Digital Camara Software] from the Canon Web site and use it to install the [ImageBrowser EX] software.

Please note that you will need to have your camera ready when you perform the installation.

Caution

The following example procedures are shown as performed in Windows 7. Operations and on-screen displays may differ slightly depending on the operating system you are using.

Text cannot be added to RAW images. Please convert the image format to JPEG before attempting to add text.

The procedure for adding Date Stamps to images using [ImageBrowser EX] is shown below.

1. Import your images into the computer.

For more information on importing images, refer to:

Saving Images to a Computer (CameraWindow 8.7-8.10)

ImageBrowser EX 1.1.0 (or later) - Importing images using a memory card reader

2. Double-click the icon on your desktop to start [ImageBrowser EX].

If you do not find a shortcut icon for [ImageBrowser EX] on your desktop, start [ImageBrowser EX] by clicking [Start] () ⋗ [All Programs] or [Programs] ⋗ [Canon Utilities] ⋗ [ImageBrowser EX] ⋗ [ImageBrowser EX], in that order.

Caution

On a Mac, click the [ImageBrowser EX] icon on the [Dock]. If no [ImageBrowser EX] icon is found on the [Dock], click [Go] on the menu bar, select [Applications], and then open [Canon Utility] ⋗ [ImageBrowser EX], and then select and start [ImageBrowser EX].

3. Image Browser EX will start. Click the desired images.