Remove a burned-in video timestamp
The time printed on security camera, dashcam or screen recording video can be removed by covering it with Region Erase. The recording time in the file isn't changed.
| What's on screen | How to remove it | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Date and time in a corner | Use Region Erase and cover the time with the erase area. | The erase area can cover up to 20% of the frame. |
| Time plus speed or channel number in two places | Use Short Video Pro and put one erase area on each. | Each erase area can cover up to 20% of the frame. |
| Time that changes position | Use Smart Erase. It finds and removes it automatically. | Smart Erase usually uses 2× credits. |
| Recording time stored in the file | It isn't touched and stays as it is. | Only the time you can see in the picture is removed. |
Works for
- The time on security camera or dashcam video.
- The time in the corner of a screen recording.
- A video you recorded or are allowed to use.
Not for
- You only want to change the recording date in the file.
- Someone else's camera footage.
The date and time printed in the corner of security camera footage, dashcam video or a screen recording can be removed here. It doesn't matter that the numbers keep changing; as long as they stay in place, cover them with Region Erase. The recording time stored in the file isn't changed.
Use only content you own or are authorized to process. Do not upload other people’s copyrighted material.
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Remove it in three steps
- 1
Sign in and upload
Sign in with Google, Apple or email, then upload a video or photo. Up to 10 videos at a time; photos one at a time.
- 2
Choose how to erase
Choose Region Erase and cover the time with the erase area. If the time changes position, choose Smart Erase.
- 3
Preview and export
Check the preview first: videos up to 2 minutes can be previewed for free, and the preview can't be saved. When you're happy, use credits to export at the original resolution. Web and app share credits.
Time in the picture vs. time in the file
- 1
The playback time shown by a player isn't in the picture, so there's nothing to remove.
- 2
If you still have the original video without the time overlay, use that.
- 3
Check the preview before you export to make sure the time area looks natural.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the video file's recorded date?
No. VidEraser only removes the time you can see in the picture. The recording time in the file stays the same.
Can I remove a date from a photo?
Yes. Use Auto photo erase on the photo first, then Manual Eraser for anything left.
Can I paste a platform link?
No. Upload the video file from your device.
The time digits keep changing. Can they be removed?
Yes. If the numbers change but stay in place, cover them with Region Erase. Check the preview before you export.
How is this different from removing subtitles?
The steps are the same: Region Erase removes text that stays in one place in the picture.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign in and upload. For videos up to 2 minutes, you can preview the result for free. The preview can't be saved.
Can I remove the date, time, and speed burned into a dashcam video?
Yes. Upload the video and cover the date, time and speed with Region Erase; the picture behind them is filled back in. If the date and speed are in two places, use Short Video Pro with two erase areas. Only use videos you recorded or are allowed to use.
Can I remove the time and channel number in the corner of a security-camera recording?
Yes, the same way. If the time and channel number are in two corners, use Short Video Pro with one erase area on each corner. Only use videos you recorded or are allowed to use.