Product10/17/2026·1 min read

Photo Hash vs Timestamp: What Tamper-Evident Evidence Proves

Prooflens separates file integrity, timestamp evidence and visible metadata so you know what a photo hash proves and what it never can.

The problem this product is built around

“This photo is authentic” can mean unchanged bytes, an anchored time, a recorded location or a truthful scene. One hash cannot prove all four.

How Prooflens solves it

A SHA-256 hash checks file continuity, an RFC 3161 timestamp anchors a time assertion, and GPS or notes add context. Prooflens keeps the claims separate and exports material another person can verify. Open the Prooflens product page for current availability and plan details.

A practical workflow

  1. Capture inside Prooflens.
  2. Keep the original and manifest together.
  3. Give recipients verification material.
  4. Record later handlers when custody matters.

What to check before you trust the result

Hashing does not prove the scene was truthful, and admissibility depends on procedure and jurisdiction.

Who this workflow is for

Use it for inspections, handoffs and incident reports.

Go deeper

For detailed mechanics, read See the hash layers and Prepare verification.

Prooflens is useful when it shortens a repeated decision while keeping evidence, assumptions and stopping points visible. Start with one real task, inspect the result, and then make it part of your routine. Try Prooflens.

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