: When you clear your memory card, the numbers often reset, leading to multiple files with the same name (like two different "IMG_0001.MP4" files) that can overwrite each other during transfers.

To save yourself from future "digital archeology" expeditions, adopt a consistent naming structure as soon as you offload your media. 1. Use the ISO 8601 Date Format

Most cameras and smartphones default to a simple prefix and a sequential number (e.g., "IMG" or "CLIP"). While this works for the device's internal storage, it creates several issues once you move files to a computer: