The edit is finished, but the delivery folder still reads DSC_4821, DSC_4836, and DSC_4850. Your client needs a photo set that identifies the event and follows the order you chose, rather than an unexplained run of camera filenames.
Rename a copy of the final exported JPEGs with a short client label, event label, and padded sequence. The example uses a fictional Juniper product launch and four selected images.
Start with delivery exports. Leave the originals used by your editing catalog in place: changing source filenames outside the editor can break that application’s references.
What the names need to say
A three-digit sequence keeps 001, 002, and 010 in the expected alphabetical order. The client and event labels identify the delivery outside its folder. Choose the sequence from your editorial order; camera filenames alone may not tell the story you want to deliver.
Client_Event_Sequence| Original filename | Proposed filename |
|---|---|
DSC_4821.jpg | Juniper_Launch_001.jpg |
DSC_4836.jpg | Juniper_Launch_002.jpg |
DSC_4850.jpg | Juniper_Launch_003.jpg |
DSC_4857.jpg | Juniper_Launch_004.jpg |
The examples show complete filenames. In TreatFiles’ New File/Folder Name column, normally enter the base name only; the extension is stored separately.
Put the delivery in order
Prepare the final export folder
Export the selected deliverables from your editor, then make a copy for the rename. Check that the folder contains the intended images and versions. Do not use the camera-original folder as your practice set.
Create the file list in Rename mode
Generate an XLSX or CSV list from the copied delivery folder in TreatFiles. Select Rename mode before listing so the export includes New File/Folder Name.
Decide the sequence in Excel
Use the original filenames to match the files to your selected delivery order. Build names such as Juniper_Launch_001 in the new-name column. Keep sequence digits consistent and preserve the other exported identifying columns.
Review the whole delivery as a set
Check for repeated sequence numbers, missing files, and alternate crops. If you are delivering both web and print versions in one folder, give them distinct suffixes, such as _Web and _Print, to avoid target-name collisions.
Rename and review the delivery folder
Save the sheet and bring it back into TreatFiles. Review the mapping, apply the rename, and browse the results in filename order. Keep the original-to-new list so you can identify an image if the client later refers to its delivery number.
If you need the application controls alongside the example, keep the TreatFiles renaming guide or FAQ and user guide open as a reference.
Related tasks: design exports and property photo sets.
The exceptions matter
An image pair needs an explicit plan
Do not assume a JPEG and its RAW or sidecar companion will be paired automatically. This example uses exported JPEGs only.
The sequence is your decision
Do not rely on worksheet row numbers unless the rows are in the intended delivery order.
Renaming is not image editing
A filename change does not resize, retouch, convert, or change image metadata.
A sample to work from
The Photo deliveries tab in this workbook contains the example above. Adapt the idea to your own files, or share it with the people who agree your naming convention.
Download the sample workbook (.xlsx) ↓This is a planning worksheet, not a TreatFiles import file. Generate a rename-ready export in the app, then put your chosen base names into its New File/Folder Name column.
Questions you might have
Does this change the original photo files?
The workflow uses a copy of your exported delivery folder. TreatFiles renames the files you give it; keep your camera originals and catalog-managed files outside that folder.
Can I use the capture date in the names?
You can prepare a date-based naming plan using information you have checked. This guide does not assume that TreatFiles extracts EXIF capture dates automatically.
How many sequence digits should I use?
Choose enough for the complete delivery and keep the width consistent. Three digits cover a set numbered 001 to 999; larger sets need a wider sequence.
About the tool used here. TreatFiles lists files, exports them to a spreadsheet, and applies the names you prepare. Explore TreatFiles or find it on Microsoft Store ↗.
