File Names

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April 14, 2024
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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?

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Correct answer Abambo

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

Jill_C

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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.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

tgweberAuthor

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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.

Abambo

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

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

tgweberAuthor

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Thank you. That is reassuring to know.

Abambo

Community Expert

You're welcome.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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