Export Snapchat Memories with Complete EXIF Metadata
Fix missing EXIF data in your Snapchat export. Add DateTimeOriginal, GPS coordinates, and all metadata for perfect compatibility with gallery apps.
Why Snapchat Export Strips EXIF Metadata
When you download your Snapchat memories archive, all EXIF metadata is completely removed from your photo and video files. This includes critical information like DateTimeOriginal (when the photo was taken), GPS coordinates, camera settings, and timezone data. Without this metadata, your files won't organize properly in Apple Photos, Google Photos, or any gallery app. The data exists in memories_history.json, but photo apps can't read JSON files—they need standard EXIF tags embedded directly in each image and video file.
Missing DateTimeOriginal & Timestamp Fields
Your Snapchat export files lack DateTimeOriginal, CreateDate, and ModifyDate EXIF fields. Gallery apps can't determine when photos were taken, so they sort incorrectly by file creation date instead of actual capture date. This destroys your chronological photo timeline.
No GPS Coordinates or Location Metadata
Without embedded GPS latitude and longitude in EXIF tags, your photos won't appear on map views in Apple Photos or Google Photos. Location-based search and place organization completely fail because the EXIF GPSLatitude and GPSLongitude fields are missing.
Gallery Apps Can't Import Properly
Apple Photos, Google Photos, Adobe Lightroom, and other photo management apps expect standard EXIF metadata. When it's missing, they can't properly organize your Snapchat memories by date, location, or any other criteria. Import features break or files appear with wrong dates.
Cloud Upload & Sync Problems
When you upload Snapchat exports to iCloud Photos, Google Photos, or Amazon Photos without proper EXIF metadata, the files appear with incorrect dates. Smart albums fail to organize by date or location, and sharing by time period becomes impossible.
How to Add Complete EXIF Metadata to Snapchat Export
Our desktop application solves the missing EXIF problem by extracting all metadata from your memories_history.json file and writing it into each photo and video using industry-standard EXIF, XMP, and IPTC tags. We embed DateTimeOriginal for proper chronological sorting, GPS coordinates for map views, timezone information for accurate display, and all other metadata fields that gallery apps expect to find.
After processing, your Snapchat memories work exactly like photos taken with your phone's camera app. They sort correctly by date in Apple Photos, appear on maps in Google Photos, upload properly to cloud services with full metadata intact, and remain compatible with professional photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom. The best part? We only write to the metadata header—your photos and videos maintain 100% original quality with zero compression or re-encoding.
• No map view or location search
• Cloud upload shows wrong dates
• Professional apps can't organize properly
✓ Appears on map view with location pin
✓ Cloud upload preserves correct date & place
✓ Works in Lightroom, Photoshop & all pro apps
Benefits of Adding EXIF Metadata to Snapchat Export
Proper Date Sorting with DateTimeOriginal
Once EXIF DateTimeOriginal is embedded, Apple Photos and Google Photos sort your Snapchat memories chronologically by actual capture date, not file creation date. Your timeline becomes accurate, showing photos in the order you actually took them—critical for organizing years of memories.
Enable Map View & Location Search
With GPS coordinates embedded as EXIF tags (GPSLatitude, GPSLongitude), your Snapchat memories appear on map views in every gallery app. Search for 'photos in Paris' or 'California memories' and get instant results. Location-based smart albums work automatically.
Universal Gallery App Compatibility
Standard EXIF, XMP, and IPTC metadata ensures your Snapchat export works perfectly in Apple Photos, Google Photos, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Photos, Amazon Photos, and every other photo management app. No compatibility issues, ever.
Cloud Service Upload Ready
Upload your fixed Snapchat memories to iCloud Photos, Google Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Amazon Photos and all EXIF metadata travels with the files. Dates display correctly, location features work, and smart albums organize by place automatically across all your devices.
Professional Photo Software Compatible
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, and other professional photo editing software can read and edit the EXIF metadata we embed. Your Snapchat memories become first-class files that work with industry-standard tools, not just consumer gallery apps.
Future-Proof Your Memories
Industry-standard EXIF metadata has existed for decades and will continue working for decades more. By properly embedding metadata now, you ensure your Snapchat memories remain organized and searchable regardless of which apps or services you use in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in photos and videos. It includes capture date, camera settings, GPS coordinates, and other information that helps organize and display your media properly.
Why doesn't my Snapchat export have EXIF data?
Snapchat strips most EXIF metadata when you export your memories. The downloaded files lack proper date taken, GPS coordinates, camera info, and other metadata that gallery apps rely on.
How do you add EXIF data to Snapchat exports?
Our app reads the memories_history.json file that contains all the original metadata. We then write standard EXIF tags into each photo and video file so they're recognized by all gallery apps, cloud services, and photo management tools.
Will this work with my photo library?
Yes. Once EXIF data is properly embedded, your files will work seamlessly with Apple Photos, Google Photos, Adobe Lightroom, Windows Photos, and any other app that reads standard EXIF metadata.
Can I export to cloud services after adding EXIF?
Absolutely. Files with proper EXIF data will maintain their metadata when uploaded to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon Photos, or any cloud storage service.
Does this modify the original files?
You can choose. The app can either modify files in-place or create a new organized export folder with all EXIF data embedded, keeping your originals untouched.
What EXIF fields are added to Snapchat photos?
We add DateTimeOriginal, CreateDate, GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude), timezone information, and IPTC fields like title and description. All standard fields that photo apps expect to find.
Will EXIF metadata work in Adobe Lightroom?
Yes! We write industry-standard EXIF, XMP, and IPTC tags that work perfectly in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and all professional photo editing software.
Does adding EXIF data reduce photo quality?
No. EXIF metadata is written to the file header without re-encoding the image. Your photos and videos maintain 100% original quality—only the metadata changes.
Ready to Fix Missing EXIF Metadata?
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