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Rename Multiple Files at Once

Windows, Windows 7
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You’ve probably seen it before—a folder full of photos with filenames like IMG_1234.JPG. With this guide, you can rename all the files in a specific folder at once and add a sequence number.

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This way, each photo gets a unique name, making it easier to find them later—for example, if someone is searching for a photo from a specific event or vacation. You can also watch a video of this tip at the bottom of this page.

Instructions

  • First, make sure all the files you want to rename are in one folder
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  • Go to that folder
  • Select all the files in the folder by pressing CTRL+A
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  • Right-click one of the selected files
  • Select Rename from the menu
  • Alternative: you can also press F2 to rename the file
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  • The filename is now editable
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  • Type the new name that you want all the files to have
  • In our example, we renamed vacation photos from France
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  • If you want a space between the filename and the number, add a after the name
  • In our example, that space was added after the vacation year
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  • Then press and all files will be renamed automatically
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Video Tutorial: Rename Files All at Once

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