# Format timestamp transform


Use this transform to convert a timestamp colum into a formatted string.

**To add a Format Timestamp transform:**

1. Navigate to your visual ETL job in Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio.

1. Choose the plus icon to open the **Add nodes** menu.

1. Under **Transforms**, choose **Format Timestamp**.

1. Select the diagram to add the node to your visual ETL job.

1. Select the node on the diagram to view details about the transform.

1. Under **Column**, choose the column that contains the timestamps.

1. Under **Timestamp format**, input the format you want to use for the strings.

1. (Optional) Enter a name for the new formatted column.