Photo Organization

Transform cryptic photo filenames like IMG_4521.jpg into meaningful descriptions like 2024-03-15_Beach-Sunset-Golden-Hour.jpg.

Before & After#

Smart Rename Approach#

For quick, one-off photo organization, Smart Rename analyzes the image content and generates a descriptive name automatically.

Best For#

• Vacation photos
• Event photography
• Random screenshot cleanup
• Quick organization tasks

How to Use#

1. Add your photo folder to NameQuick
2. Select photos to rename
3. Choose Smart Rename mode
4. Click Play

Template Approach#

For consistent naming across large photo libraries, create a template with specific fields.

Suggested Fields#

{date} - Extract the photo date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
{location} - Where the photo was taken
{subject} - Main subject or people in the photo
{event} - Event name if applicable

Filename Pattern#

{date}_{location}_{subject}

Example Results#

• 2024-03-15_Paris_Eiffel-Tower.jpg
• 2024-06-20_Home_Birthday-Party.jpg
• 2024-12-25_Grandmas-House_Christmas-Dinner.jpg

Watch Folder Setup#

Automate photo organization for incoming files:

1. Create a Watch Folder for your camera imports or screenshot folder
2. Assign a template for consistent naming
3. Enable Auto mode to process new photos automatically

Recommended Folders#

• ~/Downloads - For downloaded photos
• ~/Desktop - For screenshots
• ~/Pictures/Imports - For camera imports

Tips#

• Use date-first naming for easy chronological sorting
• Keep descriptions concise (3-5 words)
• Use hyphens instead of spaces for better compatibility
• Test with a few photos before batch processing