Renaming multiple files

You can use the Batch Rename tool to rename multiple files. You can specify a template with a numerical or alphabetical sequence, save your template for future use, replace specific characters or phrases, and insert file-specific information into each new file name.

Customize batch rename of images

To customize a batch rename of images:

In Manage mode, select one or more images.
Click the Batch button and select Custom.
In the Customize Workflow Actions dialog box, select the Rename Action from the left pane, and drag and drop it into the right pane.
Select your renaming preference from the Template pop-up menu (see table below).
You can further customize a renaming format by dragging elements into the Format field.

As you drag or edit elements in the Value field, a preview of how the files will be renamed is displayed below the form.

Do one of the following:

Click Save Preset to save your actions as a preset for future use. Enter a name for your preset and click Save. Next time you click the Batch button you will see this saved preset listed as an option.
Click Run to rename your files.

Batch Rename templates

Template	Settings
Master Filename	Contains the original name and file extension of the file. Example: Image.jpg
Name with Index	Renames files with the original name, counter and file extension. Example: Mountains 01.jpg In the Format field, select Index of 1 digits and click the down-arrow to set the counter.
Name with Sequence	Renames the files with its original name, sequence and extension. Example: Image (1 of 54).jpg
Name with Counter	Renames the files with its original name, counter and extension. Example: Image 01.jpg, Image 02.jpg, Image 03.jpg, etc. Click the Counter Starting from 1 of 1 element, and select the down arrow and set numbers in the Starting from and of digits fields. If you selected Starting from:1 and of digits: 1, your files will be renamed as: Image 1.jpg, Image 2.jpg, etc. If you selected Starting from: 1 and of digits: 2, your images will be renamed as: Image 01.jpg, Image 02.jpg, etc.
Name with Date/Time	Renames the files with the original name, date, time and the file extension. Example: Image 03/11/09 2:36 PM. jpg Click the Date and Time elements, and select the down arrow and set your preferences for date and time display.
Custom Name with Index	Renames files with a custom name, counter and file extension. Example: Mountains 01.jpg In the Format field, delete Image and enter a customized name. Select Index of 1 and click the down-arrow to set the counter.
Custom Name with Sequence	Renames files with a custom name, sequence and file extension. Example: Mountains (1 of 3).jpg In the Format field, delete Image and enter a customized name.
Custom Name with Counter	Renames the files with a custom name, counter and extension. Example: Image 01.jpg, Image 02.jpg, Image 03.jpg, etc. In the Format field, delete Image and enter a customized name. Click the Counter Starting from 1 of 1 element, and select the down arrow and set numbers in the Starting from and of digits fields.
Custom Name with Date/Time	Renames the files with a custom name, date, time and the file extension. Example: Image 03/11/09 2:36 PM. jpg In the Format field, delete Image and enter a customized name. Click the Date and Time elements, and select the down arrow and set your preferences for date and time display.
Remove Sequence	Removes sequence numbering in the file name, if it has been applied.
Remove Trailing Indexing	Removes indexing in the file name, if it has been applied.
Remove Trailing Date/Time	Removes date and time in the file name, if it has been applied.

Depending on your selection in the Rename pop-up menu, the fields Custom Name and Start Counter At may be disabled.