Overview
The Multi-Purpose File Renamer is a versatile tool designed to help users batch-rename files within a specified directory quickly and efficiently. It offers multiple renaming options to customize filenames. This application is particularly useful for photographers, researchers, software developers, and anyone who needs to organize or rename large collections of files in bulk. Download using the link below
Features
Base Name Change:
- Allows users to entirely replace the original name of each file with a new base name.
- This option requires the use of either Iterative Numbering or a Random Hash to prevent filename conflicts.
Prefix & Suffix:
- Users can prepend a prefix or append a suffix to the file names. This is ideal for categorizing or versioning files.
Iterative Numbering:
- Appends a number to the end of each file name, starting from a user-defined starting number. This is useful when sorting or ordering files.
Random Hash Generation:
- Commonly used for ensuring unique filenames or obfuscating file names for privacy.
- Adds a randomly generated alphanumeric hash of specified length to the start or end of filenames.
How To Use
Select Folder:
- Click the “Browse” button and choose the directory containing the files you want to rename.
Base Name (Optional):
- Enter a base name to completely rename all files. This must be used alongside Iterative Numbering or Random Hash to avoid file conflicts.
Prefix & Suffix (Optional):
- Enter text to be added before or after each file name.
Iterative Numbering:
- Check the box and enter a starting number if you want files to be numbered sequentially.
Random Hash:
- Specify a hash length (between 1-32 for best results) and choose whether to add the hash at the beginning or end of the filenames.
Rename Files:
- Click the “Rename Files” button to apply the changes. All renamed files will retain their original file extensions.
Help:
- Click the “Help” button for detailed instructions on how to use each feature.
Potential Use Cases
- Organizing photography collections with prefixes like EventName_.
- Preparing files for uploading with randomized hashes for privacy.
- Creating consistent file naming schemes for research projects.
- Sorting and versioning files with iterative numbering.
Important
For now at least, it ONLY works on windows
Avoid using special characters in file names (:, /, \, |, *, <, >, ?).
Be aware of file path length limitations on your operating system (usually 255 characters).
Test the program on a small batch of files before applying it to large collections.
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