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title: "Does a photo in digiQC have a timestamp?"
description: "Yes — every photo captured on digiQC through the camera is watermarked with the exact date and time it was taken, giving a time-proof record. This photo timestamp (capture time) is separate from the inspection's Completed On and Synced On times."
url: https://help.digiqc.com/en/articles/315-does-a-photo-in-digiqc-have-a-timestamp
collection: "3 FAQ"
updated: 2026-07-28
language: en
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# Does a photo in digiQC have a timestamp?

Yes — every photo captured on digiQC through the camera is watermarked with the exact date and time it was taken, giving a time-proof record. This photo timestamp (capture time) is separate from the inspection's Completed On and Synced On times.

### Answer

**Yes.** Every photo **captured on digiQC through the camera** carries a **timestamp** — the **exact date and time the photo was taken** is stamped as a **watermark on the photo itself.** This makes each photo a **time-proof record** of when the check or observation was actually done.

### Photo timestamp vs inspection times

-   **Photo timestamp** — the moment the **photo was captured using the digiQC camera** (shown as a **watermark** on the photo).
    
-   **Completed On / Synced On** — these are for the **inspection**, not the photo: _Completed On_ = when the inspection was passed/failed or submitted; _Synced On_ = when it reached the server.
    

### Good to know

-   The timestamp is the **real capture time**, stamped on the image.
    

### 🔗 Learn more

-   What do "Completed On" and "Synced On" mean on the web inspection detail page?
    
-   Can I enforce photo evidence on a check?
    

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