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File Naming Convention

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Written by Luis
Updated over 2 weeks ago

At No Limit Creatives, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to find the right files for your projects. That’s why we’ve created a simple naming system for all the files we deliver. Here’s a quick guide on how it works and why it’s set up this way.

Why Do We Use a Naming System?

When working on creative projects, you often have multiple files, versions, and formats. Our naming system is designed to help you see at a glance what’s in each file, so you can quickly find exactly what you need without any guesswork. This also allows our teams to easily track design files, and quickly find the requests for you and attend to any revisions or concerns that may arise.

The NLC File Name Format

Here are a couple of File Naming convention you will start seeing as you work with NLC:

Uploaded in My Files:

Variation number-File dimension - Designer initials

  • Example: 1-1080x1080 - JD

Uploaded in chat:

Variation number-File dimension - Version number - Designer initials

  • Example: 1-1080x1080 - v1 - JD

Each part of the name tells you something important about the file. Let’s break it down:

1. Variation Number

The Variation number helps you keep track of the unique design files submitted by the designer

So, “1” means it’s the first unique design being submitted. If you request for more designs, the files will be labeled in succeeding numbers "2", "3", and so on.

2. Size or Dimensions

This part shows the size of the file in pixels or its aspect ratio (width × height). we usually use the pixel size, aspect ratio, or page size indicated in the request requirements, such as 9x16, 1080x1920, 1x1, 1080x1080, A4, etc.

Defining the correct different sizes will help you upload the designs in different platforms with the correct requirements.

3. Designer Initials

Our designers add their initials to help us (and you) track who worked on the project. For example, if the designer "John D" worked on your request, the file name will include the initials “JD”.

4. Version number

The version number helps you keep track of the files, and any changes afterwards. Indicating the Version number of the design file will help you and our team identify which specific file you would like to revise, or consider as the final approved design.

So, “v1” means it’s the first version of the design variation.

"v2" means the second, revised version of the design variation. And so on.

When you download a file, multiple files, or a folder, you will see more information in the name such as:

Downloaded file:

Variation number-File dimension - Version number - Designer initials - Account name - Request id

  • Example: 1-1080x1080 - v1 - JD - Next League Camp - 12345

5. Account Name

We include the name of the Account or project here. For instance, “Next League Camp” is the Account name, so we know who the file is for, and we are able to track the files for our clients quickly.

6. Request Code

Every request in our system has a unique code, which you’ll see here. For example, “1120” refers to this specific request. It matches what you’ll see in the URL on our platform, making it easy to connect the file to the right project.

Downloading multiple files:

Files downloaded in bulk will be zipped, and the downloaded zip file will be named

Request name - Request ID - Account ID

  • Example: Next League Camp - 12345 - 6789

This will help you and our design teams identify the Request and Account the designs belong to.

Downloading folders:

When downloading folders in My Files, the folder will be zipped, and the downloaded zip file will be named

Folder name - Account ID

  • Example: Source File - 6789

Quick tip:

Inputting the request ID in the Global search also grants the user a quick access to search for the request and file itself. This can help you find the request directly, to share any additional comments or revisions needed or mark the request complete to keep your queued requests moving.

How This Helps You

With our file naming system, you can quickly:

  • See which version you’re looking at and downloading, without opening it.

  • Find the right file size you need for different uses (social media, web, print).

  • Identify the project the file belongs to, so there’s no mix-up.

By following this system, we aim to keep everything clear and easy to find, so you can focus on your work without unnecessary searching.

Need Help?

If you have any questions remember that support is just a click away. Use the chat feature to connect with a Customer Success Representative who can provide real-time assistance.

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