Folder & File Name Patterns

This page will explain how to use folder and file name patterns.

• Folder & File pattern generator
• Pattern Examples
• Date Examples
• URL & Unique ID Examples
• Request Examples

Dynamic Patterns Overview

When uploading large volumes of website screenshots to your cloud repository, it's important to have a clear and consistent naming convention. This is where dynamic folder and file name patterns can be incredibly useful.

A folder and file name pattern is simply a string that can contain multiple variables that are replaced with actual values when the screenshot is uploaded to your cloud storage account. Variables are indicated by single curly braces around them. For example, a {domain} {YYYY} pattern might render the value of the domain variable (e.g. example.com) and the current year (e.g. 2023) in the current context, resulting in a file name like example.com 2023.png.

Dynamic patterns can help you organize and manage your screenshots more effectively, making it easier to locate and retrieve specific screenshots when needed. They can also save you time and effort by automating the naming process and ensuring that each screenshot is named consistently and accurately.

If you're using a cloud storage service like Azure Blob Storage or an AWS bucket to store your website screenshots, dynamic patterns can be a powerful tool for streamlining your workflow and maximizing the benefits of cloud storage.

There are several variables available as described below.

Folder & File Pattern Generator

Use the folder and file tester below to see a sample folder and filename output based on dynamic patterns.

Note that the request variables are limited to width, height, quality, fullpage, mobile and grayscale for this demo.