All images uploaded via the Image Picker currently lose their original file names and are replaced with opaque IDs (e.g. 3Yt11yWyPeDFX5HmmyfZ.jpg).
This causes irreversible loss of contextual information that is often intentionally encoded in file names.
In many professional workflows, file names are not arbitrary. They commonly contain:
- Sequence numbers (e.g. _01, _02, _03) to preserve order and detect missing images
- Contextual location information (e.g. front, back, north-wall, detail)
- Semantic meaning used for sorting, grouping, and automation in external systems
Losing this information creates concrete problems:
- Exports become unusable: ZIP or Drive exports contain unreadable, non-descriptive file names that require manual inspection of every image
- Automation breaks: document generation and scripts often rely on filename patterns (e.g. before, after)
- Bulk uploads lack verification: users cannot see which images were already uploaded or if any are missing
- Collaboration outside Glide degrades: recipients expect meaningful file names, not internal storage IDs
The File Picker already supports “keep original file name”, but the Image Picker does not, which creates inconsistent and unexpected behavior within Glide.
Request
Add an option to the Image Picker to preserve original file names on upload, matching the behavior of the File Picker and preventing unnecessary data loss.