File Names

[tgweber]

When I submit/upload images for review, I use file names that are assigned by the device that has taken the photograph inorder to organize my data.  For example, IMG_8973.jpg

I understand that giving an image a relevant title with supporting keywords is important, to help users find content and obtain good search engine results.  Is it also important to give a file a name that reflects the files content?

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

No, the filename is important for your orientation, but Adobe replaces the filenames with their asset ID and an Adobe prefix.

[tgweber]

Thank you.  That is reassuring to know.

[Abambo]

You're welcome.

[Jill_C]

Though Adobe stores the file name, it's not really of use. You can see it on the lower right side of the screen when you're adding keywords. I copy it into the last keyword field on my submissions in case I ever need to search my portfolio for a specific asset.

[tgweber]

Thank you for the tip!  Promptly, gave it a try with one of my asset IDs.

Embarrassingly, while I recently realized that each approved asset has a unique File ID attached to it and that I should be cataloging these IDs, the thought that they could be used as a search tool never came to mind.