What is a take out fix or takeout fix?

A take out fix or takeout fix is the process of repairing missing EXIF metadata after downloading photos using Google Takeout. Google Takeout stores metadata separately in JSON sidecar files. TakeoutFix (also called TakeoutFixer) solves this automatically in your browser.

How do I fix metadata after Google Takeout?

Open TakeoutFix in your browser, select your Takeout folder containing both the image files and their .json sidecar files, then click Restore My Data. The tool automatically matches each photo to its JSON sidecar and writes the date, GPS, and EXIF data back into the file header. No installation or upload required.

What is a metadata fixer for Google Photos?

A metadata fixer for Google Photos reads the .json sidecar files created during a Google Takeout export and writes the stored metadata (date taken, GPS location, camera model) back into the photo EXIF header. TakeoutFix is a free metadata fixer and meta data fix tool that works entirely in your web browser.

What is a Google Takeout merger?

A Google Takeout merger is a tool that merges the photo and video binary files with their detached JSON metadata sidecar files produced by a Google Takeout export. TakeoutFix performs this merge locally on your device with no server, no upload, and no privacy risk.

Does TakeoutFix work as a meta data fixer?

Yes. TakeoutFix is both a metadata fixer and a meta data fixer. It repairs EXIF metadata that was stripped out of your photos and videos during a Google Takeout or Google Photos export.

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TakeoutFixer — The Google Takeout Fixer

TakeoutFixer is the official name of the TakeoutFix engine. It is a specialized Google Takeout fixer that merges JSON metadata sidecars back into your exported photos and videos, restoring correct dates, GPS coordinates, and EXIF information — all locally in your browser.

Why Do You Need a Google Takeout Fixer?

Google Takeout is Google's official data export tool. When you download your Google Photos library, it creates an archive of your photos. However, it has a critical flaw: it exports metadata (dates, locations, camera info) into separate .json files instead of keeping them inside the photo headers.

The result: every photo from your archive appears to have been taken today. GPS shows no location. Years of memories are out of order.

A Google Takeout fixer like TakeoutFixer (TakeoutFix) solves this by reading the JSON files and writing the metadata back into the EXIF headers of the original image and video files.

TakeoutFixer Features

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Date Restoration

Writes the original 'Date Taken' back into the EXIF header, fixing gallery sorting in all photo apps.

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GPS & Location Fix

Restores GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude from the Takeout JSON sidecar files.

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Camera Info Restored

Brings back camera make, model, lens, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed.

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Multi-Core Processing

Uses Web Workers to process thousands of files simultaneously using all CPU cores.

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100% Private

Zero uploads. TakeoutFixer runs entirely in your browser sandbox. Your photos stay on your device.

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Free Tier Available

Start fixing your Takeout for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited file processing.

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TakeoutFixer FAQ

Is TakeoutFixer the same as TakeoutFix?

Yes. TakeoutFixer and TakeoutFix refer to the same tool at takeoutfix.pages.dev. "TakeoutFixer" is the common shorthand people use when searching for a Google Takeout fixer.

Does TakeoutFixer work for Google Photos migration?

Yes. TakeoutFixer is specifically designed for users migrating from Google Photos to other platforms like Apple Photos, Windows, Synology NAS, or Amazon Photos. It fixes the metadata before you import.

How long does TakeoutFixer take for a large library?

TakeoutFixer uses multi-core Web Workers. A library of 10,000 photos typically takes 5–15 minutes depending on your computer's speed. Files are processed in parallel.

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The fastest Google Takeout fixer. Free, private, and no installation required.