iPhone Photo File Names Changed After Upload? Rebuild the Order Before Sending

Why Filenames Change During Upload

Different platforms handle incoming photo filenames differently:

• eBay — strips original filenames and assigns its own internal IDs. Display order depends on the upload order, which is controlled by the alphabetical sort of the files you submitted.
• Etsy — keeps filenames visible in your listing editor but sorts photos alphabetically. Inconsistent names produce unpredictable order.
• Google Drive — preserves filenames but sorts by name by default. A mix of IMG_4201.jpg and Photo 1.jpg won't sort into the order you expect.
• Dropbox / OneDrive — same as Drive — alphabetical by filename means your photo order is only as good as your filenames.

The Fix: Clean Names Before Upload

Img Name Fixer sorts your photos by EXIF capture time — the timestamp your iPhone records when you press the shutter — then renames them into a clean sequence:

Upload these files to eBay or Etsy and your listing photos appear in the intended sequence — hero shot first, every time.

Customizing the Output

You choose the prefix (e.g. IMG_, LISTING_), the starting number, and the digit padding before downloading. The renamed files are packaged into a ZIP — your originals are not changed.