Change the Starting IMG Number for iPhone Photos

Renaming your photos into a sequence but need them to start somewhere specific — like IMG_0050 to continue from a previous batch? Here's how to set any starting number you want.

When You Need a Custom Starting Number

• You already uploaded IMG_0001–IMG_0024 to an eBay listing and want to continue from IMG_0025
• You're organizing multiple product shoots and want each to start at a round number: 100, 200, 300
• A client needs files to begin at PHOTO_0501 to slot into an existing catalog
• You want to leave room in the sequence for photos you'll add later

How to Set the Starting Number

Open Img Name Fixer and select your photos.
The tool sorts by EXIF capture time automatically. Switch to Manual sort if preferred.
In Rename Settings, choose a Filename Format — IMG Number, Date + Number, or Date + IMG Number all support a custom starting number.
Set the Starting number — type any number: 1, 25, 100, 501.
Set Padding — 4 digits gives 0025; 3 digits gives 025.
Preview the new names in the list, then tap Download ZIP.

Example Outputs

Prefix: IMG_ · Start: 25 · Padding: 4

IMG_0025.jpg

IMG_0026.jpg

IMG_0027.jpg

Prefix: PRODUCT_ · Start: 200 · Padding: 3

PRODUCT_200.jpg

PRODUCT_201.jpg

PRODUCT_202.jpg

What This Tool Does Not Do

Img Name Fixer renames the batch of files you select — it does not change the internal numbering your iPhone's camera uses. If your phone's camera roll is currently at IMG_4293, the tool can't reset that counter. It only renames the files in the ZIP it exports.

Set My Starting Number

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start at 0 instead of 1?

Yes. Set the starting number to 0 and the first file will be IMG_0000.jpg.

What padding should I use for large batches?

Use 4-digit padding for most batches — it supports up to 9,999 files and sorts correctly. For very large catalogs, 5-digit padding is also available.

Will the download change my original photos?

No. Your originals are not touched. The renamed copies are only inside the ZIP.

Can I continue a sequence across multiple batches?

Yes. Export the first batch starting at 1, note how many photos it contained, then set the next batch to start at that number + 1. For example, if batch 1 ended at IMG_0024, start batch 2 at 25.

Does the starting number work with date-based filename formats?

Yes. The Date + Number format (e.g. 2026-06-21_025.jpg) and the Date + IMG Number format (e.g. 20260621_IMG_0025.jpg) both use the same starting number and padding controls. Set your starting number to 25 with 3-digit padding and the output begins at 2026-06-21_025.jpg.