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Best Practices for Renaming and Uploading Images

We want to make sure your uploading process is easy and streamlined in Spiro.Please follow the tips below to make your uploading process the most efficient.

Written by Todd Kivimaki

1. Filenames matter

Spiro can organize your images in two ways, depending on your sorting selection in the Property Website Editor (PWE).

By default, images are sorted by filename (alphanumeric order). If no manual changes are made, all images (including new uploads) will continue to follow filename order.

If you manually rearrange images in the gallery, the sorting method will automatically switch to Manual Order. Once in Manual Order, new images will follow your Company import setting.

How sorting works

  • Sort by Name (default)
    Images are ordered based on their filename (e.g., 001, 002, 003)

    • New images will be placed automatically based on their filename

  • Manual Order
    Images are arranged using drag-and-drop in the gallery

    • Any manual movement switches the gallery to Manual Order

    • New image placement is controlled by your Company setting:
      - Beginning of gallery
      - End of gallery
      - Filename order

    • Existing manually arranged images will not be changed when new images are added

How To Video

Naming guidance

While manual sorting is available, naming your files in sequence is still recommended—especially when:

  • Uploading images through an editor or VA

  • You want consistent ordering without manual adjustments

  • You are relying on automatic sorting

Use a 2- or 3-digit sequence number:

  • ✔ 001, 002, 003

  • ❌ 1, 2, 3

Single digit numbers may sort incorrectly (e.g., 1, 10, 2)

Optional: Renaming tools

Renaming images can be done using tools like Adobe Bridge or similar batch renaming software.

2. How To Video

This method is most useful when using filename-based sorting or working with an editor or VA. If you are using Manual Order, image placement will follow your Company import setting.

3. Size Limit = 50 mb per image

Upload your HQ images to Spiro but keep them under 50 mb each.
We will automatically create the web resolution for you (2000px on the long side at 72dpi)

4. Use the Dropbox integration for auto import back into Spiro

When you integrate Dropbox, you can create a watch folder that will automatically import photos into the gallery.

  • No manual uploading required

  • Works especially well when using an editor or team member

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