Auto Folder Sorting
After analysis, RaceTagger can automatically organize your photos into folders — one folder per race number or participant. No more manual sorting through thousands of photos.
How It Works
After AI analysis, each photo has an associated race number. RaceTagger creates folders using the detected number (and participant name if a preset is loaded). Photos are moved or copied into the appropriate folder.
Here's an example folder structure after organization:
Event_Photos/ ├── 001_Max_Verstappen/ │ ├── IMG_0012.jpg │ ├── IMG_0045.jpg │ └── IMG_0089.jpg ├── 044_Lewis_Hamilton/ │ ├── IMG_0023.jpg │ └── IMG_0067.jpg ├── Unknown/ │ ├── IMG_0003.jpg (no number detected) │ └── IMG_0091.jpg
Copy vs Move
RaceTagger offers two folder organization modes to suit your workflow:
Copy Mode (Recommended)
Creates copies in organized folders. Originals stay untouched. Uses more disk space but is non-destructive.
Best for: Preserving your original folder structure, testing folder organization patterns, or keeping backups.
Move Mode
Moves files to organized folders. Saves disk space but modifies your original folder structure. Use with caution.
Best for: Cleaning up after analysis, saving disk space, or when you're confident in your organization pattern.
Default: Copy mode is enabled by default. Change this in Settings > Folder Organization.
Naming Patterns
Customize how your folders are named. Choose from predefined patterns or create your own:
By Number
Just the race number
By Number + Name
Number and participant name (requires preset)
By Team
Grouped by team
By Category
Grouped by racing class
Custom Pattern
Define your own using variables
Available variables: {number}, {name}, {team}, {category}
Handling Unknown Photos
Photos where no number was detected go to an "Unknown" folder. You can customize the name of this folder in your organization settings.
Pro Tip: Review Unknown photos — they might be podium shots, paddock, atmosphere, or other valuable event coverage. These are often some of the most important photos!
Consider keeping Unknown photos separate rather than deleting them. They often capture special moments that don't have race numbers but are still essential for event coverage.
Multi-Number Photos
Some photos contain multiple race numbers. This is common in group shots, team photos, or when multiple participants are visible in the frame.
RaceTagger can copy the same photo to multiple folders — one for each detected number. This way, each participant's folder has all relevant photos without duplication on disk.
This is particularly useful for event photography where capturing multiple participants in one frame is common and valuable for all involved.
Organizing After Analysis
You don't need to organize photos immediately after analysis. RaceTagger lets you organize at any time:
- 1Organize at any time after analysis — no need to do it immediately
- 2Re-run organization with different settings if needed
- 3Original analysis results are preserved regardless of folder organization
Note: Organizing photos doesn't affect your analysis results. You can always reorganize or adjust folder structure later without losing data.