This article explains how to name images, videos, audio files, and other files before adding them to your Learnybox account library.
Using simple file names without spaces, accents, or special characters reduces the risk of broken links when those files are used on your pages.
Use simple characters
Use unaccented letters and numbers whenever possible.
Avoid spaces
Spaces can make a file URL more difficult to read or access.
❌ Examples to avoid
course guide.pdf
module 1 video.mp4
customer support.pdf
homepage image.jpg
Instead, you can:
join the words together
separate them using an underscore
_
✅ Examples
courseguide.pdf
course_guide.pdf
module_1_file.pdf
courseguide.pdf
module1video.mp4
customersupport.pdf
homepageimage.jpg
Avoid accents
Accented characters can make file URLs less readable and may cause compatibility issues.
Replace them with their unaccented equivalents.
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Avoid special characters
Avoid characters such as:
é, è, à, ç
spaces
apostrophes
quotation marks
parentheses
special symbols
💡 For a safer file name, use only unaccented letters, numbers, and, when necessary, a hyphen - or underscore _
Rename files before importing them
The easiest method is to rename your files directly on your computer before adding them to the Library.
This keeps your files clearly organized and reduces the risk of broken links after they have been added to a page.
What should you do when a file link no longer works?
When a file no longer opens from a page, first check its name.
When the name contains spaces, accents, or special characters, rename the file using a simpler name and reupload it to the Library again if necessary.
Then check that the page uses the correct file.
FAQ
Can I use uppercase letters in a file name?
Can I use uppercase letters in a file name?
Yes, but lowercase letters are recommended to maintain a simple and consistent naming convention.
Which separator should I use between words?
Which separator should I use between words?
You can join the words together or use an underscore _
Examples: courseguide.pdf or course_guide.pdf
Do I need to rename all my existing files?
Do I need to rename all my existing files?
No, provided that they are working correctly. However, when a file link causes problems, check and simplify the file name first.