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Naming Scans

Tip

  • "Front" and "Back" should be appended to filenames of front- and backside scans accordingly.
  • If there are multiple scans of the same type append the number to the filename.
  • Do not use underscores or any other characters for spaces.

Outside

Visible without opening the case.

Front

Filenames: Front

The front of the case without any overlays or stickers, sometimes also the front of the booklet, in that case its also often left out.

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Back

Filenames: Back

The back of the case without any overlays or stickers, often includes spines on the edges.

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Spine

Filenames: Spine

The strip viewable from the side of the case. Oftten included as part of the back scan. Scans of the spine separately should always be vertical.

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Obi

Filenames: Obi, Obi Front, Obi Back

Also known as a spine card, a strip of paper wrapped around the side of the case with info about the release.

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Inside

Visible after opening the case.

Tray

Filenames: Tray

Behind the CD, usually the backside of the back, can also contain the backside of spines.

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Disc

Filenames: Disc, Disc #

All kinds of discs included with the release.

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Booklet

An insert with multiple individual pages held together by staples.

Booklet Front & Back

Filenames: Booklet, Booklet Front, Booklet Back

If the front and back of the booklet are separate append "Front" and "Back" to the filenames accordingly.

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Booklet Page

Filenames: Booklet Page, Booklet Page #

No matter if the scan has both sides of the page or one side, whichever way, the counter should keep incrementing for each scan.

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Slipcase

Outermost case that the jewel case slides out from.

Slipcase Front

Filenames: Slipcase Front

The front of the slipcase without any overlays or stickers.

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Slipcase Back

Filenames: Slipcase Back

The back of the slipcase without any overlays or stickers.

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Slipcase Spine

Filenames: Slipcase Spine

The strip viewable from the side of the slipcase. Usually a little fatter than the jewel case spine. Scans of the spine should always be vertical.

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Accessories

Various bonus content that may be included with the release.

Sticker

Filenames: Sticker, Sticker #

A label with adhesive on the back.

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Insert

Filenames: Insert, Insert Back, Insert Front, Insert #, Insert # Front, Insert # Back

A single sheet included in the case. Usually contains info about related releases, events or contests.

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Card

Filenames: Card, Card Front, Card Back, Card #, Card # Front, Card # Back

Cardboard or plastic cards. Use "Postcard" for postcards.

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Updated 2022-04-07