Chronophoto

Your photos, finally sorted by year and month, in 4 clicks.

Chronophoto reads the real date of every photo and sorts everything for you: phone, camera, USB stick, hard drive. Easy, even if you are not comfortable with computers.

Windows 10 / 11 · Mac · Linux · Chromebook, no subscription
Your originals are never damagedWorks offlineYour photos stay at home
Chronophoto preview: photos sorted by year and month

How does it work?

Just follow the numbers. Nothing is changed until you have seen the result.

1

Where are your photos?

One click on “All my folders”, or pick a USB stick, a drive or a memory card.

2

Where should they go?

Choose (or create) the folder for your sorted photos.

3

How?

By year, or by year and month, with the place name if you like.

4

Check and sort

You see the result before confirming. A mistake? One button undoes everything.

Everything you need, nothing complicated

Made for people with thousands of scattered photos who just want to find their way around them.

📅The real date of every photo

Chronophoto reads the shooting date stored inside the photo, not just the file date.

  • iPhone photos (HEIC) with thumbnails
  • Phone videos (MP4, MOV)
  • Camera photos, including RAW
  • Folders like “05 - May - Quimper” from GPS, offline
iPhone photos and videos sorted by their real date

🔍Duplicates, even near-identical ones

Find duplicate photos, even with a different name or size, or sent through WhatsApp.

  • Exact copies are ticked for you
  • “Near-identical” photos are for you to check, nothing is ticked
  • The best quality is suggested in green
  • Everything goes to the Recycle Bin, so you can get a photo back
Duplicate photo search

📷Memory cards detected automatically

Plug in your SD card, USB stick or camera: Chronophoto offers to sort its photos in one click. The photos also stay on the card.

Memory card detected
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Undo a sort

Made a mistake? One button puts everything back, even the next day.

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Rename and move

Rename a folder (“07 - July - Holiday”) or drag a photo to another month.

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Light, dark, large text

Choose the look and enlarge the text for comfortable reading.

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Sort by type

Separate screenshots, WhatsApp images, phone photos and camera photos.

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English and French

The app follows your computer's language.

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Free updates

Chronophoto tells you when a new version is out. Your licence is kept.

One payment, no subscription

Try it free for 14 days with every feature. If you like it, buy your licence.

Chronophoto licence
€19.99
one time, for 1 computer
  • Every feature, no time limit
  • Free updates
  • Help by e-mail
  • Your photos never leave your computer

Frequently asked questions

Another question? E-mail me:

Are my original photos at risk?

No. By default Chronophoto copies your photos into the new folder: the originals do not move. And if you don't like the result, the “Undo this sort” button removes everything.

Are my photos sent over the Internet?

Never. Everything happens on your computer, even finding city names. Chronophoto only checks whether a new version exists (and you can turn that off).

Windows says “Windows protected your PC”. What should I do?

This is a common message for software from small publishers. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”. Chronophoto contains no ads and no hidden software.

How do I get my licence?

After buying, open Chronophoto, click the “Trial” button at the top right and send me your computer's code. I e-mail your licence key back, usually the same day.

I'm changing computers. Do I have to buy again?

No: e-mail me the code of your new computer and I will move your licence.

Does it work on Mac?

Yes, on macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later. To pick the right file, click the Apple menu, then “About This Mac”: “Chip Apple M1, M2, M3, M4…” or “Processor … Intel”. The first time, your Mac asks for your permission: open System Settings › Privacy & Security, then click “Open Anyway”.

Can I get a refund?

You can try everything free for 14 days before buying. If you have any problem, e-mail me and we will find a solution.