#Set Original Filenames After Upload instead of UUID Filenames

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meager lotus
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I recently imported a batch of images from Apple Photos into Immich, but only afterward realized that the files in Apple Photos had been renamed with UUIDs before upload (maybe due to corrupt or bad sqlite file in Apple Photos) — I wasn’t aware of this at the time. Now, some the images in Immich have those UUID-based filenames instead of their original ones (IMG_XXXX).

Is there any way to restore or recover the original filenames in Immich?
Would manually editing the Postgres database be a viable option — perhaps by locating a field that stores or references the original filename? Or are there any better methods to correct this?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

fierce glenBOT
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patent oxide
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I have this same issue, how can I preserve original filenames

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I applied a storage template, but it made no difference

chrome horizon
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Did you start the migration as well @patent oxide ?

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also please don't necro other people's topics

crimson compass
chrome horizon
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This thread is years old

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(a month)

crimson compass
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Oh i didn't checked the creation date, rip 😄

chrome horizon
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anyway