Reference
Rename template variables
Reference for variables used in ZenTransfer file rename templates.
Last updated 2026-05-24
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ZenTransfer can rename files during processing. Define a template using variables in curly braces; each variable is replaced when the file is transferred.
Example template:
{datesortdash}_{Make}_{Model}_{#roll:5}.{FileExtension}
Might produce: 2026-04-16_FUJIFILM_X-T5_00042.jpg
Configure rename templates from your dashboard under processing settings.
File variables¶
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{OriginalFilename} | Filename without extension | DSCF4148 |
{FileExtension} | Extension without dot | jpg |
Sequence counters¶
Counters auto-increment each time a file is processed. Manage current values on your profile page.
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{#name} | Counter incremented by 1 | 42 |
{#name:N} | Counter zero-padded to N digits | {#roll:5} → 00042 |
Different counter names are tracked independently.
Date and time (from EXIF)¶
Derived from EXIF DateTimeOriginal. Falls back to current time when unavailable.
| Variable | Alias | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
{date} | {shot} | Date YYYYMMDD | 20260416 |
{datesortdash} | {dtsd} | Date with dashes | 2026-04-16 |
{year4} | {yr4} | 4-digit year | 2026 |
{month0} | {mn0} | Zero-padded month | 04 |
{day0} | Zero-padded day | 16 | |
{hour24} | {h24} | 24-hour, zero-padded | 14 |
{minute} | {min} | Minute | 30 |
{second} | {sec} | Second | 22 |
{sort} | Date+time YYYYMMDDHHMMSS | 20260416143022 |
Camera and lens (from EXIF)¶
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{Make} | Camera manufacturer |
{Model} | Camera model |
{LensModel} | Lens model |
{SerialNumber} | Camera serial when available |
{ISO} | ISO value |
{FNumber} | Aperture |
{ExposureTime} | Shutter speed |
{FocalLength} | Focal length |
Custom variables¶
Define custom variables on your profile page and reference them as {VariableName} in rename templates and metadata fields.
Full reference¶
The complete variable list including modification date, current time, today/tomorrow, and random value variables is maintained in the blog post: