When I enter a keyword for an image, the file date changes. How can I retain the original date in the file system?
The Modified filedate is not particularly relevant because it is always changing, for example when your computer switches to daylight saving time, you select a different time zone, or if you do SmartFix in the Editor. Because changing keywords for an image actually changes the image file itself (this information is stored in the EXIF/IPTC section of the image), as also happens when you use SmartFix, the file’s Modified date is adapted. This is Windows default behavior. To get around this, we have included the option Preserve original fildates when saving image changes in the Program Settings > Image Editor. This option ensures that the Modified date is maintained throughout all subsequent edits. You should also display the Creation Date in the Explorer by calling Sort By > Display Creation Date. This ensures that the exact time and date the image was taken is displayed in the date column, as this value always remains the same inside the file.
