OneDrive Changes Photo Filenames

Hello...

My wife has an iPhone and we use OneDrive as our cloud storage.

I set the OneDrive app up, on her phone, to back up pictures and videos she takes.

I noticed, last night, that it changes the filenames.

For instance, what might be IMG_3950.jpg on her phone might be 20230701_192319556_iOS.jpg on OneDrive.

It even uploads (and renames) pictures that she downloads.


From searching, it seems like this is a problem with the OneDrive iOS app.

I haven't tested it, but I've read that sharing it from the Files app to OneDrive does not change the filename.

Unfortunately, that's not an automated process.


Is there a way to stop that behavior?

I do not have this issue with my Android phone.

I don't know if it makes a difference, but I don't have OneDrive split the files into Year\Month folders like she does.


Thanks...

JJ

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 12:50 PM

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Jul 13, 2023 11:36 AM in response to Fa310tx

Hello Fa310tx,


We see you have an issue with files getting renamed when you upload through the OneDrive app on your iPhone. Looking at other posts from the Microsoft forums, it appears this is expected behavior. We'd recommend reaching out to the app developer to submit feedback.


How to contact an app developer


Disable auto file rename when uploading via mobile - Microsoft Community


All the best.

Apr 15, 2024 7:21 PM in response to Fa310tx

There is a thread on Microsoft that might be able to help you,

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/onedrive-photo-names-stop-renaming/429626b0-2049-4fae-866f-098234bd670b

I think the reason it’s changing the file names is because of different formats of files and how’s it processed through your phone. If there isn’t a solution just try to rename it yourself. I don’t know much. Hopefully this helps.


Have a great day,


M

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