How file naming works (overview)
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Playflix turns the files in your cloud into a beautiful catalog. To match each file with the right cover, synopsis, cast and audio tracks, it reads information directly from the file name.
The better the name follows the pattern, the more accurate your catalog looks. Two standards: one for movies, one for TV shows.
The two patterns
Movies use a single-file pattern. TV shows add season and episode fields. See the dedicated guides:
- Naming movie files
- Naming TV show files
Share only media you own. Playflix organizes your own files — it is not a content service.
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