If you are a professional, leaving the default InShot name is a missed opportunity. Platforms like and YouTube sometimes use the original filename as metadata to understand what your video is about. Changing it to How_To_Bake_Bread.mp4 gives you a slight edge in searchability over a string of random numbers.

Here is how to take control of your exports and why that specific string of numbers matters. 1. Decoding the InShot Filename Every time you hit "Save," InShot generates a unique ID. : InShot_ identifies the software. The Date : 20221204 means December 4th, 2022. The ID : 170844411 is a precise timestamp and serial code.

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To keep your 2022 archives organized, follow these three steps: