Multi-Rename Tool Documentation

Description

The Multi-Rename Tool is a powerful utility designed to batch rename files efficiently. Whether you're organizing a large set of images, documents, or any other file type, this tool simplifies the process by allowing you to apply custom renaming rules to multiple files at once.

Key Features

The snapshot above would typically show the tool’s interface, including buttons, input fields, and the file list table.

How to Use

Follow these steps to rename files using the Multi-Rename Tool. The process is intuitive, with a preview feature to ensure accuracy before applying changes.

  1. Select Files:
    Click the Select files… button to choose the files you want to rename. The selected filenames will appear in the main table of the tool, giving you a clear overview of the files to be processed and the possible outcomes.
  2. Context menu for the file list table:
    The right mouse click over the file list table opens a context menu with additional operations:
  3. Define Filename Template:
    Use the Filename template edit box to create a pattern for the new filenames. Incorporate these placeholders:
    Example:
    A filename template like custom_[N]_[C] and extension template txt might produce from custom_image_001.txt from an original file named image.doc.

  4. Set Extension Template:
    Use the Extension template field to modify the file extension if needed. For example, change all extensions to jpg or use the default value [E] to keep the existing filename extension.
  5. Configure Counter Settings:
    Adjust the counter parameters in the Counter Settings panel:
  6. Search and Replace:

    Fine-tune the generated filenames:
  7. Fix Numbers:

    Enable the Fix numbers by adding leading zeros checkbox to standardize numbers in filenames. The tool will adjust any numbers to match the Digits value from Counter Settings (e.g., changing 1 to 001 if Digits is 3).
    The Exclude prefixes edit box can be used to specify list of prefixes to exclude the numbers next to the prefexes from conversion.
  8. Preview Results:
    Click the Preview button to update the table with the proposed new filenames. Review them to ensure they meet your expectations.

    Tip: Use the Preview feature extensively to avoid errors. If something looks off, adjust the settings and preview again before renaming.

  9. Rename Files:
    Press the Rename button to apply the changes to the actual files on your system.