Automating exported artwork filenames with Hazel, Shortcuts and a mouse button
A freelancer in 2024 describes opening folders, running exports and auto-naming files with Bunch, Shortcuts and Hazel on a Mac.
Done withAPAffinity PhotoHHazel
Freelancer’s own setup, 2024
WHAT THEY DID
Jessica Journals combines three pieces on a Mac: a Bunch file that opens Affinity Photo and her work folders, a mouse button that triggers an AppleScript to export and save, and a Hazel rule that renames “Untitled” files to the next version number, such as “Blue Moon - 1920x1080 - Version 01”.
STEP BY STEP
- A Bunch file opens Affinity Photo and three Finder folders.
- A mouse thumb button runs a Shortcuts Quick Action and an AppleScript that opens the Export screen, confirms and saves.
- Hazel watches the save folder and renames any file called “Untitled” to the next free version number, e.g. “Blue Moon - 1920x1080 - Version 01”.
HOW IT WENT
She says it saves a lot of time but gives no time-saved figures. Setting the name and resolution each session, saving the first image, and reconfiguring Hazel for new names stay manual.
Reported results: The author says it saves a lot of time. No time-saved figures are given.
WORTH KNOWING
It’s specific to her Mac, apps and mouse, and was written in 2024. Test any rename rule on copies first.
Rates the entry, not the tool.
Source: Jessica JournalsOpen as a page
- Work done: not stated in the source
- Source published: May 4, 2024
- On 4TC: added Oct 20, 2026 · checked Oct 20, 2026
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Type: First-person workflow · Firsthand report · Older example, not a recent development
- Automating Workflow | Jessica Journals
Jessica Journals · Jessica Journals · Published May 4, 2024 (Date shown on the page.) · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Source check: Spot-checked by the 4TC build team on Oct 20, 2026. Re-read the page; steps and limits are as stated. Nobody at 4TC has tested this.
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Directly addresses everyday production administration rather than image generation.
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- Test any rename rule on copies first; broad rules can move or rename unintended files.
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