Batch rename files

You can rename files in a group, or batch. When you batch rename files, you can choose the same settings for all the selected files. For other batch-processing tasks, you can use scripts to run automated tasks.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Select the files that you want to rename.

    • Select a folder in the Folders panel. The new setting applies to all the files in the folder.

  2. Choose Tools > Batch Rename.
  3. Set the following options and click Rename:

    • For Destination Folder, select whether to place the renamed files in the same folder, move them to another folder, or place a copy in another folder. If you select Move To Other Folder or Copy To Other Folder, click Browse to select the folder.

    • For New Filenames, choose elements from the menus, or enter text into the text boxes. The specified elements and text are combined to create the filename. You can click the plus button (+) or minus button (-) to add or delete elements. A preview of the new filename appears at the bottom of the dialog box.

      Note: If you choose Sequence Number, enter a starting number for the sequence. The number is automatically incremented for each filename.

    • Select Preserve Current Filename In XMP Metadata to retain the original filename in the metadata.

    • For Compatibility, select the operating systems with which you want renamed files to be compatible. The current operating system is selected by default, and cannot be deselected.

  4. (Optional) To save batch rename settings for reuse, click Save. Name the settings, choose a location, and click Save. To use the settings later, click Load, select the settings file you want to use, and click Open.