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Naming convention
Hello, I am trying to change the default names given to the files I'm uploading to Dropbox. I would like to rename all my files with the dates they were taken. I read this can be done from...
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey GZ5 - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to our Community!
You should be able to see the 'Set naming convention' option when you click on the gear icon after you've selected the folder at hand (in the Organize sub-menu)- it sounds like you're clicking on the ellipsis button instead.
Could you give this a go and let me know of any updates?
Thanks!
Thank you Walter!
Is there an option to set a default name for my files that will include the date when the files were created, without adding the word "photo/video" before the date?
For exemple: Jan 23, 2024
Right now the default is Photo Jan 23, 2024 / Video Jan 23, 2024
Looking forward to your reply
Thank you
- Jay
Hi GZ5, what options are you choosing for the automation settings?
A screenshot of this would help greatly.
Hey Jay Thanks for replying.
Please see my attached screenshots.
Those are the options I choose but when new files are added the format appears like this:
In addition, the date is wrong, since this photo was captured on Jan 24, 2024, but it was uploaded today, Jan 25, 2024.
I would love to get your advice.
Thank you
- Nancy
Hi GZ5! Sorry to jump in here. I tested this on my end too, but the word “Photo” isn’t added next to the date.
Also, the date that you’re seeing (01/25/2024), is it the date you uploaded these files to Dropbox via the website?
If you happen to have the desktop app installed on your device, can you copy these files to your local Dropbox folder instead, let them sync to the website, and let me know if the original date gets altered again?
