{date}
Current date in ISO format.
{date}_{original_name}Filename Tokens & Patterns
Create reusable file naming conventions with metadata-driven tokens and live preview ideas.
Quick Reference
The most commonly used tokens in the app.
| Token | Description |
|---|---|
{date} | Current date in YYYY-MM-DD format |
{datetime:%FORMAT} | Custom formatted date/time |
{title} | Photo title from metadata |
{description} | Photo description from metadata |
{creator} | Creator / artist name |
{camera_model} | Camera model used |
{lens_model} | Lens model used |
{sequence:N} | Sequential number with padding |
{original_name} | Original filename without extension |
{userid} | User identifier |
{copyright} | Copyright information |
{rating} | Photo rating (0-5) |
Token Details
How each token behaves in filename patterns.
{datetime:%FORMAT}
Use any `strftime` format you want.
{datetime:%Y%m%d_%H%M%S}_{original_name}{title}
Uses XMP title or EXIF description.
{date}_{title}{description}
Longer description from XMP.
{userid}_{description}_{sequence:03d}{creator}
Photographer or artist name.
{creator}_{date}_{original_name}{camera_model}
Camera body name from EXIF `Model`.
{camera_model}_{date}_{sequence:04d}{lens_model}
Lens model when available in the metadata.
{lens_model}_{original_name}{sequence:N}
Zero-padded numbering for series and batches.
{sequence:03d}
{sequence:04d}{userid}
Your custom user identifier or account name.
{userid}_{date}_{title}{copyright}
Copyright or rights owner text.
{date}_{title}_©{copyright}{rating}
Rating token for filtering or organizing picks.
{rating}star_{date}_{original_name}Pattern Examples
Some practical combinations you can copy and tweak.
Simple dated filename
{date}_{original_name}.jpgExample output: 2026-04-02_vacation.jpg
Event workflow
{datetime:%Y%m%d_%H%M%S}_{creator}_{sequence:03d}Great for photos that need strict ordering.
Readable archive
{creator}_{title}_{date}Useful when human-friendly file names matter.
Portfolio export
{rating}_{camera_model}_{original_name}Handy when sorting by camera and favorite shots.