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.

Naming Patterns

Customize how your folders are named. Choose from predefined patterns or create your own:

By Number — Just the race number: 042/

By Number + Name — Number and participant name (requires preset): 042_John_Smith/

By Team — Grouped by team: Team_Ferrari/

By Category — Grouped by racing class: Formula1/ or GT3/

Custom Pattern — Define your own using variables: {number}_{name}_{category}/

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.

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.

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:

1. Organize at any time after analysis — no need to do it immediately
2. Re-run organization with different settings if needed
3. Original analysis results are preserved regardless of folder organization