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How to add a date stamp to photos you already took

Updated 2026-10-12

Short answer

Open Kins Camera, tap Library, pick a photo and turn on DATE. Kins puts the date the photo was taken in the bottom right corner, in orange, like a film camera.

Steps

  1. Swipe right from Kins Home to open the camera.
  2. Tap Library and pick a photo from your phone.
  3. Turn on DATE at the top. The date goes in the bottom right, written like '26 10 11.
  4. Swipe across the photo to try the 24 film-style looks. The date works on all of them.
  5. Tap Save, Share or Post to album.
DATE is on: '26 10 11 in the corner, with the look picker below.
DATE is on: '26 10 11 in the corner, with the look picker below.
Saved and shared photos become a 9:16 card on black.
Saved and shared photos become a 9:16 card on black.

Which date goes on the photo?

PhotoDate on the stamp
Picked from your libraryThe date saved with the photo, usually the day it was taken
Just shot in Kins CameraToday
A photo with no date savedToday

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FAQ

Does it change my original photo?

No. Kins makes a new image with the date and look. The original stays in your library as it was.

Can I turn the date off?

Yes. DATE starts off, works on any look, and remembers your last choice.

Is it free?

Yes. Kins Camera, all 24 looks and the date stamp come with the free app.

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