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’s what an NLC file name looks like:
1.01–width×height–Account name–Designer initials–Request Code.mp4
Each part of the name tells you something important about the file. Let’s break it down:
1. Version Number
The version number helps you keep track of the files, and any changes afterwards.
Main version: This tells you the number of design variation. For example, “1” means it’s the first design variation.
Sub-version: This tells you the version of each variation. Files begin at ".01"; when there is a revision, we update the sub-version code. For example, if there was a typo correction, the file will have an ".02” sub-version.
New sizes and file format reset the main and sub-version to "1.01" again
So, “1.01” means it’s the first version of the first design variation.
"2.01" means the first version of the second design variation.
"1.02" means the second version of the first design variation.
2. Size or Dimensions
This part shows the size of the file in pixels or its aspect ratio (width × height). we usually use the actual pixel size or aspect ratio indicated in the request requirements, such as 9x16, 1080x1920, 1x1, or 1080x1080.
Different sizes help you quickly find the right version for different platforms, like social media posts or website banners.
3. 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.
4. 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”.
5. 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.
Quick tip:
Inputting the request code in the Global search also grants the user a quick access to the request 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 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?
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