Looking for a app or a way in Win 11 to rename a batch of files


Logical Ron

Logical Ron

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I've been searching for the last 3 hours for a way to rename a folder full of files. The current names are img112.pdf through img214.pdf and I want to change all the names starting with 1.pdf through 214.pdf

Nothing I found showed examples like I need, I would perfer not using someone code or batch files. Hopefully there is a app or program that is free and will do what I need.

any and all replied are appreciated.
 

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I sometimes use the powerrename from powertoys to mass rename files. I don't know if the powertoys will work for you.
Powertoys
 

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Thanks for the replies, I forgot to check the box to get an email when someone replies so I didn't know anyone replied.
 

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Rename Master (powerful)
A.F.5 Rename (so basically simple but effective)
 

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Logical Ron said:
I've been searching for the last 3 hours for a way to rename a folder full of files. The current names are img112.pdf through img214.pdf and I want to change all the names starting with 1.pdf through 214.pdf

Nothing I found showed examples like I need, I would perfer not using someone code or batch files. Hopefully there is a app or program that is free and will do what I need.

any and all replied are appreciated.
Click to expand...


Looks like this will do what you want...

Advanced Renamer - Windows and macOS - Batch file renaming

Batch file renamer for Windows and macOS. Rename music, videos, images, and documents quickly and easily with this powerful, flexible tools.
www.advancedrenamer.com www.advancedrenamer.com
 

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@Logical Ron

I just tested this. XnView (mainly an image viewer/editor), can batch rename anything.
I just uploaded my copy to my Dropbox. Here is the link...

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com www.dropbox.com


Just go to... Edit > Select All
And then to... Tools > Batch Rename

It has a simple interface as well...


Image1.webp
 

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just highlight them all and press F2. whatever the first one gets named, they will append (1), (2) and so one

example:

name it 1.pdf, the rest will become 1 (1).pdf, 1 (2).pdf and so on
 

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I use this tool, it's one of many that are available. Free for personal use, and it has done anything I need to do with a bulk rename.

Bulk Rename Utility

Rename.webp
 

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
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    PC/Desktop
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    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
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