Lightroom Cloud: Duplicate photos now use "-Duplicate" instead of "-2" in filenames
Title: Lightroom Cloud: Duplicate photos now use "-Duplicate" instead of "-2" in filenames
I've noticed a frustrating change in Adobe Lightroom (Cloud Desktop) on macOS, and I'm wondering whether this is a bug or an intentional change in a recent update.
Previously, when I duplicated a photo in Lightroom, the duplicate would automatically receive a numbered suffix.
For example:
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Original:
_Y8A0366.CR3 -
Duplicate:
_Y8A0366-2.CR3
Now, Lightroom automatically names the duplicated file:
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_Y8A0366-Duplicate.CR3
As a professional photographer, I frequently duplicate images to create separate color and black-and-white versions. When exporting hundreds of images, this new naming convention becomes particularly frustrating.
I haven't changed any settings, and I can't find an option in Lightroom's preferences to restore the previous numbered naming convention.
I've explored the Rename Photo feature and its sequence templates, but they don't seem to offer a straightforward solution that preserves the original filename while automatically numbering only its duplicates.
My questions:
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Is this an intentional change or a bug introduced in a recent Lightroom update?
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Is there a way to restore the previous automatic numbering system (
-2,-3, etc.)? -
If not, could Adobe consider bringing this behavior back or adding a preference to customize duplicate filename suffixes?
This might seem like a small detail, but for photographers managing hundreds of images and multiple edits, it makes a real difference in workflow efficiency.
Thanks!
