A web-based tool for generating standardized filenames following the Universal Category System (UCS) naming convention for audio files. This tool helps sound designers and audio professionals maintain consistent naming practices across their projects. Perfect for both desktop and mobile use, it's especially valuable for field recording - allowing you to generate UCS-compliant filenames directly on your phone while recording, ensuring perfect organization from the moment of capture.
- Mobile-First Design: Works seamlessly on both mobile and desktop devices
- Field Recording Ready: Generate filenames on your phone while recording in the field
- Portable Recorder Integration: Match your recorder's file IDs (e.g., "R0002" from Roland) with UCS-compliant names
- Smart Search: Search for sound types using keywords or browse by category
- Category Selection: Easy-to-use dropdown menus for selecting categories and subcategories
- Real-time Preview: See your generated filename update as you type
- Dark Mode Support: Toggle between light and dark themes
- Notes Section: Save project-specific notes that persist between sessions
- Copy to Clipboard: One-click copy of generated filenames
- UCS Validation: Link to external UCS filename checker for validation
- Multi-language Support: Interface available in multiple languages
- Local Storage: Save your preferences and defaults
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Start with Keywords or Category:
- Use the Sound Keywords search to find specific sound types
- Or select a Category and Subcategory from the dropdowns
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Fill in Required Fields:
- Description (FXName)
- Creator ID
- Source ID (defaults to "NONE" if not specified)
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Add Optional Information:
- User Category (e.g., INT, EXT)
- Vendor Category
- User Data (e.g., mic type, location)
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Select File Extension:
- Choose from common audio formats (.wav, .mp3, .aif, .aiff, .flac)
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Save and Copy:
- Click "Save as Default" to remember your settings
- Use the "Copy" button to copy the generated filename
- Add to Notes for project tracking
The tool provides several buttons to help maintain consistency and efficiency:
- Save as Default: Saves current form settings to your browser
- Restore Defaults: Restores previously saved form settings
- Clear Form: Resets all fields without affecting saved defaults
The Notes section helps maintain consistency by allowing you to document:
- Description formats (e.g., "Close Up", "Medium", "Wide")
- ID Abbreviations for Creator and Source IDs
- Preferred User Categories (e.g., INT/EXT)
- User Data format standards
- Preferred file extensions
CatID[-UserCategory]_[VendorCategory-]Description_CreatorID_SourceID[_UserData].extension
Example:
GUNAuto-EXT_UZI 9mm-Rapid Fire Close Up Short Bursts_TN_NONE_416-MKH8040-DualMono.wav
Components:
- CatID: Abbreviated Category/Subcategory (e.g., GUNAuto for GUNS-AUTOMATIC)
- UserCategory: Optional designation (e.g., EXT for EXTERIOR)
- VendorCategory: Optional library-specific info (e.g., UZI 9mm)
- Description: Main sound description/FXName
- CreatorID: Required attribution (e.g., TN)
- SourceID: Required project tracking (e.g., NONE)
- UserData: Optional metadata (e.g., 416-MKH8040-DualMono)
The tool uses two main Excel files for UCS data:
UCS v8.2.1 Full Translations.xlsx: Contains complete category translations and descriptionsUCS v8.2.1 Top Level Categories.xlsx: Contains top-level category information
The tool saves the following to your browser's local storage:
- Form defaults
- Notes section content
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Language preference
- HTML5
- CSS3 (Bulma Framework)
- JavaScript
- Tom Select for enhanced dropdowns
- SheetJS for Excel file parsing
- Font Awesome for icons
- Universal Category System (UCS) - https://universalcategorysystem.com
- UCS Filename Checker by X-Raym - https://www.extremraym.com/ucs-checker
This project is open source and available under the MIT License.
SimplerTasks Company