Attribute Changer

Attribute Changer is a powerful shell extension that lets you edit file and folder timestamps, attributes, and photo metadata directly from the right-click menu. It streamlines routine maintenance tasks, from fixing incorrect dates on images to aligning creation, modified, and access times across thousands of items in a single pass.

The interface is clean and direct, so the settings you need are in front of you without digging through menus, and changes apply quickly without disrupting other work.

Beyond basic attribute toggles, Attribute Changer focuses on precision. You can manually enter exact date and time values, synchronize EXIF information with file timestamps, or copy one timestamp to another to keep your archive consistent. If you have copied folders and want to preserve original dates, the tool provides controls that keep time information intact so your library reflects reality instead of copy operations.

Context menu integration and workflow

The utility integrates seamlessly into the shell. A simple right-click opens its dialog, where you choose what to change and how widely to apply it. You can act on a single item or a complex selection that spans nested folders, and the preview shows exactly which files match your criteria before anything is committed. This approach makes everyday fixes fast while keeping you in control.

Because Attribute Changer runs in place, there is no need to launch a separate dashboard. You select files, open the dialog, review the summary, then confirm.

It is a smooth, distraction-free workflow that fits neatly into routine file management.

Precise EXIF and timestamp controls

Photographers and archivists will appreciate the depth of EXIF handling. You can rewrite a photo’s Date Taken field by typing exact values or by synchronizing it with the file’s created or modified time.

The same dialog lets you offset timestamps by hours, minutes, or seconds, correct time zone shifts after travel, or normalize an entire shoot to a single reference clock.

Randomly generated timestamps are available when you prefer to obfuscate patterns in test sets or training data. If your goal is consistency, you can propagate a chosen timestamp across selected fields so creation, modified, and access times line up perfectly throughout a folder.

Background data and security-minded options

Several controls address background file data beyond EXIF. You can adjust attributes to make items read-only, toggle hidden or system flags, and create backup copies before writing changes so rollbacks remain simple.

When moving or duplicating folders, the tool helps keep original dates and times intact, which is essential for accurate version history and auditing.

Network and removable media behave predictably as well. Attribute Changer applies your rules uniformly so the results remain consistent no matter where the files reside.

Filters, scopes, and safety checks

Granular filters let you include or exclude items by wildcard, extension, size, age, or date range. You can limit edits to files, to folders, or to both, and you can scope actions to the current folder or recurse into subfolders with careful control. A simulation mode shows what would change without touching data, which is invaluable before large runs.

Detailed summaries document the outcome, including how many files matched, which fields were rewritten, and any items skipped due to permissions. This transparency makes large batch operations predictable and safe.

Performance for large batches

The engine is optimized for bulk updates, so editing tens of thousands of files remains responsive. Operations queue efficiently, interface feedback stays snappy, and the application does its work without interfering with other tasks.

If you prefer to layer tasks, you can run several focused passes rather than one monolithic job and use the reports to confirm each step.

Pros

• Right-click shell integration that fits normal file management
• Precise control of EXIF, creation, modified, and access times
• Timestamp synchronization, offsets, time zone corrections, and randomization
• Granular filters with preview and simulation for safe bulk edits
• Attribute management with read-only, hidden, and backup options
• Consistent results across nested folders and external drives

Cons

• Powerful options can feel dense on first use
• Large batches still benefit from simulations to avoid unintended matches
• EXIF editing requires care to preserve camera and processing metadata

Conclusion

Attribute Changer brings professional-grade timestamp and attribute editing to the right-click menu, combining accuracy with speed in a workflow that feels natural. With manual EXIF control, synchronization across time fields, offset and time zone tools, randomization, and robust safety checks, it handles everything from quick photo fixes to deep archival cleanups.

The result is a tidy library with correct dates, consistent attributes, and clear provenance, achieved through an interface that puts the most important controls within immediate reach.