A TIMESTAMP file is a data file created by ESRI mapping software, such as ArcMap or ArcCatalog. It contains information about edits that have been made to a file geodatabase (. GDB file), which stores geographic information.

What is an example of a timestamp?

A timestamp is a sequence of characters or encoded information identifying when a certain event occurred, usually giving date and time of day, sometimes accurate to a small fraction of a second. ... Common examples of this type of timestamp are a postmark on a letter or the "in" and "out" times on a time card.

What is timestamp used for?

When the date and time of an event is recorded, we say that it is timestamped. A digital camera will record the time and date of a photo being taken, a computer will record the time and date of a document being saved and edited. A social media post may have date and time recorded. These are all examples of a timestamp.