{"id":142741,"date":"2020-12-28T09:40:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T06:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-28T09:40:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T06:40:16","slug":"how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Easily Batch Rename Files on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40727b93ab3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40727b93ab3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10\/#Install_PowerToys_and_Enable_PowerRename\" >Install PowerToys and Enable PowerRename<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10\/#Let_the_Renaming_Begin\" >Let the Renaming Begin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-easily-batch-rename-files-on-windows-10\/#A_Useful_Example_Rename_Every_File_to_Something_New\" >A Useful Example: Rename Every File to Something New<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Easily Batch Rename Files on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xpower_rename_hero_1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.jLEJthnw_P.jpg\" alt=\"PowerToys PowerRename window on blue background\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Need a quick but powerful way to rename large groups of files in Windows 10? Using Microsoft\u2019s free PowerToys, all that power is only a right-click away thanks to the PowerRename module. Here\u2019s how to use it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_PowerToys_and_Enable_PowerRename\"><\/span>Install PowerToys and Enable PowerRename<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before all this exciting renaming action can begin, you\u2019ll first need to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerToys\/releases\/\">download PowerToys<\/a> from Microsoft\u2019s website. To get it, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerToys\/releases\/\">visit this link<\/a> in your favorite browser and look for the latest release toward the top of the page, which will have a name similar to \u201c<span class=\"pl-2 flex-auto min-width-0 text-bold\">PowerToysSetup-0.27.1-x64.exe.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> that file and run it to install PowerToys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve installed PowerToys, launch PowerToys Settings and click \u201cPowerRename\u201d in the sidebar. Make sure that the switch beside \u201cEnable PowerRename\u201d is turned on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xenable_powerrename.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.AuJeIxt7FF.jpg\" alt=\"In PowerToys Settings, make sure the &quot;Enable PowerRename&quot; switch is turned on.\" width=\"650\" height=\"417\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, close the PowerToys Settings window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>All Microsoft&#8217;s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_the_Renaming_Begin\"><\/span>Let the Renaming Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have PowerToys installed, renaming a bunch of files is as easy as a right-click menu choice. First, locate the files that you want to rename in File Explorer or on the desktop and select them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xfiles_selected.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pN2eumaUvL.jpg\" alt=\"Select the files you'd like to rename.\" width=\"650\" height=\"486\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then right-click the files and select \u201cPowerRename\u201d from the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xselect_powerrename_from_menu.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.HaBg0eNyTg.jpg\" alt=\"Right-click the files and select &quot;PowerRename.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"444\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The PowerRename window will open. This is where the magic happens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xpower_rename_blank_window.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pFjjyXtzB7.jpg\" alt=\"The PowerToys PowerRename window on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, enter the criteria that will determine what gets renamed. By default, PowerRename works with simple search-and-replace functionality. In the first text box, type a search term. On the next line, enter what you want to replace it with. PowerRename will replace the first occurrence (or every occurrence if you check a box) of that term in all of the file names you\u2019ve selected with the replacement text.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example where \u201cP4\u201d in each file name has been replaced with \u201cphoto_.\u201d The neat thing is that PowerRename provides a preview of what the renamed files will look like right there in the window. That way, you don\u2019t have to guess what the result might be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xenter_criteria_1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.jFMCoQtEFL.jpg\" alt=\"In PowerToys PowerRename, enter search criteria\" width=\"650\" height=\"452\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Near the middle of the window, you\u2019ll see other options that change how PowerRename works. Consider each one and place a checkmark beside those that you want to use. Here\u2019s what each option does:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Regular Expressions: <\/strong>This allows the use of powerful search strings known as regular expressions, which can enable very in-depth or complex search-and-replace operations.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Sensitive: <\/strong>This option makes searches sensitive, whether the letters are capital or lowercase. For example, the term \u201cdog\u201d would match different results than \u201cDog.\u201d<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Match All Occurrences:<\/strong> Normally, only the first instance of the search term is replaced (from left to right). With this checked, all instances of the search term will be replaced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclude Files:<\/strong> If this is checked, the operation will only apply to folders and not files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclude Folders: <\/strong>If this is checked, the operation will only apply to files and not folders.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclude Subfolder Items:<\/strong> This excludes items in selected sub-folders from rename operations. For example, if you select a directory that has files within sub-folders, those will not be affected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enumerate Items:<\/strong> This will add a number, counting upward, to the end of each file that is renamed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Item Name Only:<\/strong> If checked, the operation will only apply to the file or folder\u2019s name and not its extension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Item Extension Only: <\/strong>If checked, the operation will only apply to the file or folder\u2019s extension and not its name.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready, click the \u201cRename\u201d button, and PowerRename will perform the operation you\u2019ve specified.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xclick_rename.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.rM-D877YNb.jpg\" alt=\"Click &quot;Rename&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"135\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t like the result, you can press Ctrl+Z in File Explorer to undo the rename process. Very handy!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Useful_Example_Rename_Every_File_to_Something_New\"><\/span>A Useful Example: Rename Every File to Something New<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What if you don\u2019t want to just replace a word in a file, but rather, you\u2019d like to replace the entire filename with something completely new? In that case, you\u2019d want a wildcard to match all of the files you\u2019ve selected. To do that, you\u2019ll need to use a very simple, regular expression, \u201c.*\u201d, which means \u201ceverything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In this example, we\u2019ll replace all file names selected with a base file name that gets progressively numbered. First, enter \u201c.*\u201d in the \u201cSearch for\u201d box, then enter the name you\u2019d like to use in the \u201cReplace with\u201d box. Then check \u201cUse Regular Expressions,\u201d \u201cEnumerate Items,\u201d and \u201cItem Name Only.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcomplete_replace_enumerated.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.aLxV2G8Hw1.jpg\" alt=\"How to replace complete file names with a Regular Expression search.\" width=\"650\" height=\"463\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With all that checked, you\u2019ll end up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of similarly named files that are numbered in sequential order. When you\u2019re done setting it up, click \u201cRename,\u201d and the operation will complete. Have fun renaming things!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How To Use Basic Regular Expressions to Search Better and Save Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Need more power and options? 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