Real Capture Dates
Use original EXIF timestamps instead of relying only on file dates.
FREE WINDOWS SOFTWARE
Organize Your Photos by Date - Automatically
Turn thousands of scattered pictures into a neatly organized photo collection.
Use original EXIF capture dates. Choose your folder structure. Preview everything before moving or copying your photos.
Free to use · Move or copy · Preview before organizing
Custom Folders
Choose the folder structure that suits your collection - year, month, and day.
Preview First
Inspect the proposed folders and photo assignments before taking action.
STAY IN CONTROL
See how your photos will be organized
Preview the proposed folder structure and photo assignments before making any changes. Adjust your settings and preview again until everything looks right.
Organize with confidence
Destination Folders
- 📁 Photos
- 📁 2025
- 📁 01 - January
- 📁 15
- 📁 16
- 📁 02 - February
- 📁 2024
Photo Assignments
File nameDestination folder
🖼 IMG_1024.jpg2025 / 01 - January / 15
🖼 IMG_1025.jpg2025 / 01 - January / 15
🖼 IMG_1026.jpg2025 / 01 - January / 16
Illustrative example - the actual preview depends on your selected photos and settings.
Organize Photos Your Way
Choose how deeply to organize your collection. Keep everything grouped by year, split it into months, or create a folder for each day.
📁 Photos/
📁 2025/
📁 01 - January/
📁 15/
📁 16/
📁 02 - February/
📁 2024/
Move or Copy - You Decide
Move photos into their new folders, or create an organized copy while keeping the originals where they are.
📁Move
or
▣Copy
Use the Real Date, Not File Dates
Organize Photos prioritizes the original EXIF date and time. When EXIF capture information is unavailable, configure an alternative date source.
Capture dateExample: 2025-01-15 16:32:18
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
From scattered photos to organized folders
Select Your Photos
Choose the folders containing the pictures you want to organize.
Configure and Preview
Select your folder structure and date source, then inspect the proposed results.
Move or Copy
When everything looks right, choose how to organize your photo collection.
Free to download. Easy to use.
Bring order to your photo collection with a straightforward Windows utility.
NEED TO KNOW?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Organize Photos free?
Yes. Organize Photos is completely free to use.
Does it use the date when a photo was actually taken?
It prioritizes the original EXIF capture date and time. You can configure alternative date sources for photos without usable EXIF capture information.
Can I organize photos by year and month only?
Yes. Choose the folder levels that suit your collection, including year, month, and day combinations.
Can I preview the folder structure first?
Yes. Preview the proposed destination folders and photo assignments before moving or copying files.
Can I keep my original photos?
Yes. Choose Copy to create an organized copy while leaving your original files in place. You can also choose Move.
Which operating system does it support?
Organize Photos is designed for Windows.