Export Bundles & Filename Templates

Download memory-efficient ZIP archives, apply standardized filename templates, and preserve original RAW camera stems for catalog synchronization.

Studio-Scale Export Reliability

Exporting hundreds of high-resolution images or large XMP archives in standard web applications often triggers browser crashes or download timeouts. Handling high-volume shoots requires an export pipeline built for large file volumes and rock-solid reliability.

BestShots manages exports through high-speed cloud processing engines that package files efficiently into compact, streaming ZIP archives.

High-Speed Cloud Archiving Engine

Streamlined Packaging: Instead of overloading your browser's memory, our cloud export engine bundles files in optimized streaming chunks.
Direct Encrypted Download: Once the ZIP archive is finalized, you receive a direct, secure download link from our encrypted cloud vault.
Live Export Progress: The in-app Export Progress Dialog displays batch completion percentages, processed photo counts, and transfer status in real time.

Custom Filename Template Variables

Studios can establish standardized file naming conventions using flexible pattern tokens:

Token	Description	Example Output	Recommended Use Case
`{originalName}`	Exact camera filename stem	`080A0386`, `_DSC1042`	Mandatory for RAW XMP Bundles
`{project}`	Active project title	`Miller-Wedding`	Studio archives and client proofing
`{date}`	Capture date (YYYYMMDD)	`20260907`	Chronological archiving
`{index}`	Sequential zero-padded index	`001`, `002`, `003`	Client delivery galleries
`{rating}`	Assigned star rating	`5Star`, `4Star`	Quality-sorted deliverables
`{decision}`	Culling status flag	`KEEP`, `REJECT`	Post-production sorting

Naming Rules: RAW XMP Bundles vs. Converted Exports

When configuring naming templates, consider the intended destination of your export files:

1. RAW XMP Workflow Bundles (Strict Original Filename Pairing)

When exporting an XMP Sidecar & Workflow Bundle (.zip) for camera RAW shoots, the Export Settings interface automatically defaults to Keep Original Camera Filenames ({originalName}).

Warning

Desktop RAW developers (Adobe Lightroom Classic, Capture One Pro, and Darktable) link sidecars strictly by matching base filenames (for example, 080A0386.CR3 requires 080A0386.xmp). Renaming sidecars to sequential templates breaks local catalog pairing and stops 1-click organizer scripts from locating your master RAW files on disk.

2. Converted Image Exports & Client Deliverables

When exporting converted JPEGs, PNGs, or WebP files for client proofing, online galleries, or retouchers, sequential templates provide clean presentation:

Project and Sequence: {project}_{date}_{index} renders as Miller-Wedding_20260907_001.jpg.
Project and Culling Decision: {project}_{index}_{decision} renders as Miller-Wedding_001_KEEP.jpg.

Included Desktop Organizer Scripts & Visual Guide

Every exported workflow bundle includes:

1-Click Organizer Scripts: organize_keepers.bat (Windows) and organize_keepers.command (macOS), which instantly copy approved RAW keepers into a dedicated bestshots_keepers directory.
Interactive Quickstart Guide (README.html): An offline HTML dashboard with shoot statistics, camera gear summaries, and tabbed import instructions for Lightroom Classic and Capture One Pro.