ChronoLocus Setup Guide
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Version: 1.0.0
Website: https://chronolocus.com


1. Overview
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ChronoLocus is a desktop tool to organize your photos and videos by time, place, and moment.

It helps you:
- Rename media files using capture time and folder name
- Batch process photos and videos


2. Installation
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2.1 Download the ZIP package from the official website.
2.2 (Recommended) Right-click the ZIP -> Properties -> Unblock (if present), then extract.
2.3 Run ChronoLocus_Setup_win64.exe
2.4 Follow the installation wizard
2.5 On the final step, you can choose to configure ExifTool automatically (recommended).

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Security note (Windows SmartScreen):
- This installer may show "Unknown publisher" because it is not yet code-signed (OV/EV).
- Download only from the official website: https://chronolocus.com
- If Windows shows a warning, click "More info" -> "Run anyway" ONLY if you trust the source.
- If a file checksum (SHA256) is provided on the download page, you can compare it with your downloaded file before running.


3. First Launch
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After installation:
- Launch ChronoLocus from Start Menu or Desktop shortcut
- Select input folder containing photos/videos
- Choose processing rules (rename / organize / timezone offset)
- Click "Start"
- For detailed instructions and tips, refer to user_guide.md in the app installation folder.


4. Support
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Email: support@chronolocus.com
Website: https://chronolocus.com


5. Legal
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ChronoLocus © 2026. All rights reserved.
