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Dropbox doesn't preserve the metadata of photos uploaded.
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New import photos
Hey Paweł, thanks for sending over more details.
In general, the original modification date of a file should only be preserved, if it’s added to Dropbox via the desktop app (this doesn’t apply when the file is uploaded via the website, or the mobile app indeed).
If I’ve misunderstood something, please feel free to correct me, but other than that, I’ve passed all of your feedback on to our team.
Also, if you have any examples of discrepancies when it comes to the metadata of your photos on Dropbox, you can always send me a couple of screenshots here and I’ll take a look for you.
Thanks, I'll keep trying. The information about the desktop transfer method was very helpful. Overall, I think Dropbox is a very good cloud service: fast, reliable when it comes to syncing and updating changes. It has a clear online interface (there's always room for improvement), and I hope it becomes my lifeline in case of unexpected data loss. From my perspective—right now—Dropbox needs to improve the Photos "department". Organizing and cataloging. Best Regards and have a good day.
Paweł
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorI’m glad to hear this helped a bit. Your feedback is most valuable and I’ve made sure that all of your comments have been forwarded to our team.
If you need something else in the future, don’t hesitate to reach back to us here.
Have a great day as well, Paweł!
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