Retrieving QuickTime's TrackCreateDate with EXIFTool: iPhone 15 Example

Retrieving QuickTime Track Create Date (EXIF Tool) - iPhone 15 Example

In this article, we will explore how to retrieve the QuickTime track create date from a file created by an iPhone 15 using the EXIF Tool. This is particularly useful when trying to determine the exact time a video or photo was taken, especially in cases where the device's clock is set to Japan time.

What is the QuickTime Track Create Date?

The QuickTime track create date is a piece of metadata embedded in video and audio files that provides information about when the file was created. This can be particularly useful in cases where the file's timestamp is not accurate or has been changed. The EXIF Tool is a command-line utility that can be used to extract this and other metadata from a wide variety of file formats.

Example: iPhone 15 with the Latest OS

To retrieve the QuickTime track create date from a file created by an iPhone 15 with the latest operating system, follow these steps:

1. First, make sure you have the EXIF Tool installed on your computer. If you don't, you can download it from the official website: https://exiftool.org/
2. Next, connect your iPhone 15 to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Navigate to the folder containing the video or audio file you want to retrieve the QuickTime track create date from.
4. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the folder containing the EXIF Tool.
5. Run the following command, replacing "filename.mov" with the name of your file:

This will display the QuickTime track create date in the following format:

Case: Japan Time

If the device's clock is set to Japan time, the QuickTime track create date will be displayed in Japan Standard Time (JST). To convert this to your local time, you can use a tool like the Time and Date World Clock Converter.

Retrieving the QuickTime track create date from a file created by an iPhone 15 is a simple process that can be done using the EXIF Tool. This can be particularly useful in cases where the file's timestamp is not accurate or has been changed. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily extract this and other metadata from your files.

References

• EXIF Tool
• Time and Date World Clock Converter