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SRPcashie
Inspiring
July 12, 2024
Question

Preserve Filename

  • July 12, 2024
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Hi, 

I've seen a lot of posts about preserving the original filename but I don't really understand them.  I have my original raw files which I need to batch rename to my naming convention but I'd like to keep the original filename somewhere in the metadata.  Is this possible?

 

Ventura 13.6.7

Bridge 14.1.1.274

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Stephen Marsh
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Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 12, 2024

Yes, this is possible. As they are raw files, the preserved filename metadata will be written to the XMP sidecar file, not to the raw file. Most file formats can accept the preserved filename metadata entry, however, others such as TGA don't.

 

The preserve option works to store the current filename in a specific metadata entry. So if you Batch Rename from "original file.nef" to "new filename.nef" then "original file.nef" is stored in metadata.

 

It's also possible to use the Batch Rename tool as below to set the preserved filename, without changing the current name:

 

 

Or:

 

 

Please do double check File > File Info: Raw Data for the preserved filename to ensure that the data is actually there!

 

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SRPcashieAuthor
Inspiring
July 12, 2024

That was my next question.  Where do I find the original file name?  I know you said File > File Info: Raw Data but where do I find that? 

My other semi related question is, where do you place information about the file such as the name and contact info for subject so you can see it in LR and when output as a jpg?  

Thanks so much for your help!

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SRPcashieAuthor
Inspiring
July 14, 2024
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That was my next question.  Where do I find the original file name?  I know you said File > File Info: Raw Data but where do I find that? 


By @SRPcashie

 

As per this screenshot is one way:

 

 

Another way is renaming via the preserved filename:

 


Thanks Stephen.  I renamed another batch of files and was able to find the orginal filename in there, even tho it did take a bit of searching.  Is there a way to save this option being checked all the time (preserve filename?)

 

And is there a way to enter the info of the person + contact info in the metadata that it will always be available in bridge and LR, and follow the file?

 

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