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Jul 22, 2025 · Backend Development

How to Retrieve a File’s Creation Time in PHP with filectime()

This article explains how to use PHP's filectime() function to obtain a file's creation timestamp, convert it to a readable date with date(), and handle missing files, while also mentioning related functions like filemtime() and fileatime() for comprehensive file time management.

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How to Retrieve a File’s Creation Time in PHP with filectime()