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Attribute Changer (petges.lu, version 11.50a) can set absolute date and time stamps, add or subtract time values, randomize or synchronize dates, apply sequential ordering, and edit or add EXIF date and time information in JPEG photos. It also supports partial updates (changing only the day or minute, for example), date and time limits, and re-dating a folder based on its newest or oldest file or subfolder. These operations can be combined with filters and run in batch, with changes logged and exportable.

Core date and time operations

The tool's date and time engine covers the following actions:

• Absolute timestamps – assign a specific date and time to selected objects.
• Add/Subtract values – shift existing timestamps forward or backward by a chosen amount.
• Randomise date and time – scatter timestamps within a range, useful for testing or anonymizing metadata.
• Synchronise date and time – align timestamps across multiple objects.
• Sequence order – assign dates in a defined order across a batch of files.
• Partial updates – modify only one component, such as the day or the minute, while leaving the rest intact.
• Date and time limits – constrain results to a permitted range.

Photo-specific changes (EXIF)

For JPEG files, Attribute Changer can modify the meta date and time information stored in EXIF. This includes adding missing photo date and time information, which is useful when a camera or import process left the field empty. The same absolute, relative, random, and partial-update options apply to this metadata as to filesystem timestamps.

Folder-level re-dating

Folders can be re-dated based on their contents:

• Set a folder's date to match its newest or oldest file.
• Set a folder's date to match its newest or oldest subfolder.

This keeps folder timestamps consistent with the material inside them, which matters when sorting or archiving by date.

Applying changes to the right objects

Date and time operations can be scoped with filters so only specific objects are processed:

Wildcard expressions also accept -T, -D, and -F directives to tag specific object types. A simulation mode lets you preview a batch before committing it.

Tracking and verifying results

Changes are tracked in real time. The Reporting tab logs failed actions, and a detailed view shows old and new values side by side for comparison. Logs can be exported as comma-separated text files for review in a spreadsheet or for archiving. To verify a batch, run it in simulation first, then compare the exported log against your intended values.

Practical notes

• The software is free of charge for personal and commercial use. The author states it should be obtained directly from petges.lu, warning that some download portals bundle nagware or malware and that other sources may charge for it.
• Batch processing, randomization, and synchronization are the options most likely to produce unintended results at scale; use filters and simulation to limit scope before applying.

Attribute Changer uses a tagging step before any batch operation: you define filters by attribute, date/time, file size, or name, and only objects that match those filters are passed to the processing engine. Name filters accept wildcards (* and ?), and wildcard expressions can also carry -T, -D, and -F directives to tag specific object types. This lets you change dates, attributes, or filename casing on a narrow set of files instead of everything in a folder.

The four filter dimensions

Filters are the gate between selecting a folder and applying a change. According to the product documentation, you can tag objects using:

These can be combined in practice: for example, tag only Read-Only files above a certain size, or only files whose names match a pattern and whose dates fall in a given range. The engine then processes only the tagged objects, which is what makes batch runs predictable.

Name filters and wildcards

Name filtering is the most flexible dimension. The documentation gives these examples:

• *.TMP — every file with the .TMP extension
• WRD?????.DOC — files starting with WRD, followed by exactly five characters, ending in .DOC
• *(?)*.TXT — .TXT files containing at least one character inside parentheses

The rules to remember:

• * matches any run of characters, ? matches exactly one character.
• Wildcards work in name filters, so you can target a family of files without listing them.
• In wildcard expressions you can add -T, -D, and -F directives to tag specific object types. This matters when a pattern could otherwise match both files and folders, or when you want to restrict a run to one kind of object.

A worked example

Suppose you want to reset the timestamps on temporary files in a project folder but leave everything else untouched.

1. Open the folder in Explorer and start Attribute Changer on it.
2. In the filter section, set the name filter to *.TMP.
3. If the folder also contains subfolders you don't want touched, add the appropriate object-type directive to the wildcard expression so only files are tagged.
4. Optionally add a date/time or size filter to narrow the set further.
5. Apply the desired change (for example, an absolute date/time stamp or a synchronized timestamp).
6. Check the Reporting tab: failed actions appear there, and the detailed view lists old and new values side by side for comparison.
7. Export the log as a comma-separated text file if you need a record for a spreadsheet or archive.

The expected result is that only the tagged .TMP files receive the new timestamps, and the log shows exactly which objects changed and what their previous values were.

Practical points before you run a batch

• Simulation first. The tool includes a simulation option, so you can preview which objects a filter tags before committing changes. Use it whenever a wildcard pattern is broad.
• Filters are the safety mechanism. Because processing is limited to tagged objects, a well-built filter is what prevents an accidental mass change across a folder tree.
• Logs are your verification step. The Reporting tab records failures, and the detailed view compares old and new values; export the log if the change needs to be auditable.
• Source of the software. The site states Attribute Changer is free of charge for personal and commercial use and should be downloaded directly from the official website, not from download portals that bundle nagware or malware, and notes that some other sources try to charge for it.

If your task is simply changing one file's date, filters add little; they become useful when a folder mixes file types, sizes, or ages and you need to change only a subset.

petges.lu is the official website for Attribute Changer, a free Windows utility for changing file and folder properties. It is aimed at users who need to modify timestamps, filesystem attributes, or filename capitalization — either for a single object or in bulk. The site states that the software is free of charge for personal and commercial use, and the author explicitly warns users to download it only from the official site to avoid nagware and malware bundled by third-party download portals.

What Attribute Changer can change

The tool works on files, folders, and photos. According to the site, its core capabilities are:

• Date and time stamps — apply absolute values, add or subtract time, randomize, synchronize, or update only part of a timestamp (for example, only the day or only the minute).
• Photo metadata — modify or add date and time information in JPEG EXIF data, including filling in missing photo dates.
• Filesystem attributes — for example, set a file to Read-Only to prevent applications from saving changes, or apply the Hidden attribute to hide objects.
• Filename casing — convert names to uppercase, lowercase, or capitalized form.
• Folder dating — redate a folder based on its newest or oldest file, or its newest or oldest subfolder.

Advanced options

Beyond simple edits, the site lists options that matter for larger jobs:

Filtering and reporting

Batch processing is controlled by filters, so you can tag only the objects you want processed. The site lists filters on attributes, date and time, file size, and name. Name filters support wildcards (* and ?), with examples such as *.TMP, WRD?????.DOC, and *(?)*.TXT. Wildcard expressions can also use -T, -D, and -F directives to tag specific object types.

Changes are tracked in real time. Old and new values are shown side by side for comparison, failed actions appear in a Reporting tab, and the full log can be exported as a comma-separated text file for use in a spreadsheet or for archiving.

Is it safe to download?

The site makes a direct claim on this point: get the software only from the official website to be "100% safe from nagware and malware." It specifically names CNET/Download.com and other download portals as sources that push unwanted software, and notes that some other sources try to charge money for downloads. Attribute Changer itself is described as free of charge and never bundled with malware or nagware.

The current version listed on the site is 11.50a, released 24 September 2026, and the software is described as made in Luxembourg/Europe.

Who it is for

Attribute Changer suits users who need repeatable, rule-based changes to file metadata — for example, correcting photo dates in a batch, resetting timestamps after copying files, or making a set of files Read-Only. If you only need to change one file's date occasionally, the built-in Windows properties dialog may be enough; the value here is in filters, simulation, batch runs, and exportable logs. Download it from petges.lu rather than a third-party portal.

Attribute Changer is free of charge for both personal and commercial use. The safest place to get it is the developer's own website, petges.lu. The author explicitly warns against download portals such as CNET/Download.com, which he says push nagware and malware, and notes that some other sources try to charge money for a download that is free. The software is described as never being bundled with malware or nagware.

What the developer says about cost and safety

The download page on petges.lu makes three points directly:

• Free for personal and commercial use. There is no paid tier or license fee mentioned for either use case.
• Download only from the official site. The author states that getting Attribute Changer "directly from my website" is the way to be "100% safe from nagware and malware," and explicitly says not to download it from CNET/Download.com or other portals.
• Other sites may charge. The page notes that some sources try to charge money for Attribute Changer downloads, even though the software itself is free.

The page does not mention any account, registration, or login requirement to download or use the tool, and no pricing links or payment platforms appear on it.

Where to download it

Use the developer's site, petges.lu, and follow its "Get the software" link. The page lists the current version as 11.50a, released 24 September 2026, and describes the software as "made in Luxembourg/Europe." Checking the version and release date against that page is a quick way to confirm you are on the official build rather than a repackaged copy from a third-party portal.

What you get for free

The free download is a full-featured file and folder attribute tool, not a limited trial. According to the site, it can:

• Modify date and time on files, folders, and photos, including adding or subtracting values, randomizing timestamps, applying absolute timestamps, synchronizing dates, doing partial updates (for example, only the day or minute), and setting date/time limits.
• Edit or add EXIF date and time metadata for JPEG photos.
• Change filesystem attributes, such as making a file Read-Only or setting the Hidden attribute.
• Change name casing (uppercase, lowercase, or capitalize).
• Batch-process objects using filters on attributes, date and time, file size, and name, with wildcard support such as *.TMP or WRD?????.DOC.
• Simulate changes before applying them, and log changes in real time with old and new values side by side, exporting logs to comma-separated text files.

Practical checklist before you install

1. Go to petges.lu and use the site's own download link.
2. Confirm the version and release date shown on the page match what you are installing.
3. Skip search-result listings from CNET/Download.com and similar portals, and be wary of any page asking for payment for the download.
4. If a third-party site offers a "bundle" or extra installer, that is a sign you are not on the official source—the developer states the software is never bundled with malware or nagware.

In short: you do not need to pay or register to use Attribute Changer for personal or commercial work, and the official petges.lu site is the source the developer recommends for a clean download.

Attribute Changer tracks changes to files and folders in real time and can export the full activity log as a comma-separated text file. The Reporting tab records failed actions, and a detailed view shows old and new values side by side for comparison. The exported file can be opened in a spreadsheet or archived. This applies to any batch or single-object operation run through the tool, including date/time edits, attribute changes, and name case changes.

What gets logged

The log covers the modifications Attribute Changer makes to files and folders. According to the product page, you can:

• Track changes in real time and get detailed information about each operation.
• See failed actions in the Reporting tab. A more detailed view can be activated at any time to display a complete view of all activities.
• Compare old and new values — modifications are listed side by side so you can check exactly what changed.

This matters most in batch runs, where a filter may tag many objects at once. For example, if you redate a folder tree using the "redate folder with newest or oldest file" option, the log lets you confirm which objects were touched and what timestamps they received.

How to view and export the log

1. Run your operation. Apply the date/time, attribute, or name change as usual. The tracking happens automatically as the processing engine works.
2. Open the Reporting tab. Failed actions appear here by default.
3. Activate the detailed view if you need the complete activity list rather than just failures. Old and new values are shown side by side.
4. Export the log. Use the export function to write all logged activity to a comma-separated text file.

Expected result: a CSV-style file listing the logged activities, ready to open in a spreadsheet for filtering, sorting, or archiving.

Practical notes

• Export before closing the session if you need a record — the page describes export as the way to preserve the log for later processing or archiving.
• Use the side-by-side view for verification, not just the export. It is the quickest way to spot an unexpected value before you commit to a large batch.
• Check the Reporting tab after batch runs that use filters on attributes, date/time, file size, or name (wildcards such as *.TMP or WRD?????.DOC are supported). A filter that tags too broadly will show up as extra entries in the log.
• Download only from the official site. The page states Attribute Changer is free of charge for personal and commercial use and warns against download portals that bundle nagware or malware, or that try to charge for the download.