Naming Scans

Tip

"Front" and "Back" should be appended to filenames of front- and backside scans accordingly.
If there are multiple scans of the same type append the number to the filename.
Do not use underscores or any other characters for spaces.

Outside

Visible without opening the case.

Front

Filenames: Front

The front of the case without any overlays or stickers, sometimes also the front of the booklet, in that case its also often left out.

Back

Filenames: Back

The back of the case without any overlays or stickers, often includes spines on the edges.

Spine

Filenames: Spine

The strip viewable from the side of the case. Oftten included as part of the back scan. Scans of the spine separately should always be vertical.

Obi

Filenames: Obi, Obi Front, Obi Back

Also known as a spine card, a strip of paper wrapped around the side of the case with info about the release.

Inside

Visible after opening the case.

Tray

Filenames: Tray

Behind the CD, usually the backside of the back, can also contain the backside of spines.

Disc

Filenames: Disc, Disc #

All kinds of discs included with the release.

Booklet

An insert with multiple individual pages held together by staples.

Booklet Front & Back

Filenames: Booklet, Booklet Front, Booklet Back

If the front and back of the booklet are separate append "Front" and "Back" to the filenames accordingly.

Booklet Page

Filenames: Booklet Page, Booklet Page #

No matter if the scan has both sides of the page or one side, whichever way, the counter should keep incrementing for each scan.

Slipcase

Outermost case that the jewel case slides out from.

Slipcase Front

Filenames: Slipcase Front

The front of the slipcase without any overlays or stickers.

Slipcase Back

Filenames: Slipcase Back

The back of the slipcase without any overlays or stickers.

Slipcase Spine

Filenames: Slipcase Spine

The strip viewable from the side of the slipcase. Usually a little fatter than the jewel case spine. Scans of the spine should always be vertical.

Accessories

Various bonus content that may be included with the release.

Sticker

Filenames: Sticker, Sticker #

A label with adhesive on the back.

Insert

Filenames: Insert, Insert Back, Insert Front, Insert #, Insert # Front, Insert # Back

A single sheet included in the case. Usually contains info about related releases, events or contests.

Card

Filenames: Card, Card Front, Card Back, Card #, Card # Front, Card # Back

Cardboard or plastic cards. Use "Postcard" for postcards.

Updated 2022/04/07