Request: 'Write Images' -> 'Quality / Comp.' as a 'File name' slug / variable

Scenario: I’m exporting a single image to a format where ‘Quality / Comp.’ value is required. The value can be changed per-export, an example being I choose to export a JPG with ‘80’ quality, and an additional JPG at ‘60’ quality. Currently I can use freeform text to set e.g. 80pc in a file name, but having the ‘Quality / Comp.’ value available as a variable from the dropdown would be super useful as a utility and also to reduce risk of human error.

Thank you.

That’s an interesting idea. Just spitballing here - but in your scenario, what would the variable look like? How would it go from the file name to the field? Or how would the field reference the file name?

I can think of a couple of ways using JavaScript, but I’m curious what you’ve got in mind.

Without me overthinking it (we have time for that later…), here’s how I would typical label an exported file:


The quality / compression value is part of the filename, and I add my own ‘pc’ to indicate percentage. If that variable could be added from the dropdown menu, that would make things clean & more flexible:


Does that help? Happy to overthink it, if you’d prefer!

Thank you.