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XDA Basics: How to batch rename files in Windows 11
XDA Basics: How to batch rename files in Windows 11
Renaming files can be a very tedious task when you have a whole folder full of photos or whatever it may be. If you’re renaming them one at a time, you might be there for a while. Thankfully, if have a bunch of files you want to rename, there are more efficient ways to do it on Windows 11. In fact, there are a ton of apps or programs you can use to batch rename files in Windows 11, but even the OS itself makes it relative easy to change the names of multiple files in one go. In this article, we’ll show you a couple of ways you can rename your files if you want to save some time and make it easier to find what you’re looking for in the future. Again, there are other ways to do it, but these should have you covered for most of your needs. Let’s get into it. Rename files using the Windows 11 File Explorer While it’s not immediately obvious, the File Explorer in Windows 11 actually does make it possible to rename a batch of files in one go. This doesn’t give you a ton of options, but if all you want is to rename a bunch of files to be in a standardized format, then this may be all you need. Here’s how you can do it:
Rename files using PowerToys If you want a bit more options for how your files are renamed, then a great option is to use Microsoft’s own PowerToys software. The modern iteration of PowerToys (the original PowerToys was designed for Windows 95 and then XP) comes with a tool called PowerRename, which you can use to batch rename your files on Windows 11 using a series of conditions to get the exact format you want. It’s a bit more convoluted, but it may be worth it to get the results you want. First off, you’ll need to install PowerToys and make sure PowerRename is running:
If you’re looking to learn about other Windows 11 features, why not check out how to enable God Mode so you can get quick access to various Windows settings? Or maybe learn how to turn off Recommended content in the Windows 11 Start menu. The post XDA Basics: How to batch rename files in Windows 11 appeared first on XDA. More... |
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