Name Date Overlay

Purpose and scope: This tool enables attribution and time-context for images by adding a name and date either as a visible overlay on the photo or as metadata in EXIF/IPTC/XMP. It serves photographers, archivists, journalists, and asset managers who require clear provenance and reliable dating for image assets. The approach is non-destructive to the core image content beyond the intended fields.\n\nOperational model: Users provide a photo, a attribution name, and an ISO 8601 date, then select an overlay or metadata mode. Optional styling parameters control the overlay’s font, color, size, and position. The system outputs a new image file with the attribution embedded or updated metadata tags while preserving original quality as much as possible.\n\nCore value: Improves provenance, simplifies archival workflows, and supports consistent attribution across distribution channels. The tool is purpose-built for rapid attribution at scale, with strict validation to minimize data inconsistencies and ensure compatibility with standard metadata schemas.\n\nUse cases: press-ready images with embedded attribution, archival photo sets with consistent dating, and asset delivery where provenance must be verifiable. The feature set emphasizes reliability, interoperability, and auditability, rather than broad image editing capabilities.\n