Bulk file name change

[Danp]

I need to change the file names of a load of jpg files and I can't think how to.

 

I have a folder of about 800 images.

 

I have a list of about 400 of those file names that need to be changed and what they need to be changed to.

 

Any ideas how? The free software I've found so far will change the files from the top of the list down, but I need something that will search and replace the relevant ones.

 

TIA

[ozydave]

I need to change the file names of a load of jpg files and I can't think how to.

 

I have a folder of about 800 images.

 

I have a list of about 400 of those file names that need to be changed and what they need to be changed to.

 

Any ideas how? The free software I've found so far will change the files from the top of the list down, but I need something that will search and replace the relevant ones.

 

TIA

This software is good, Bulk Rename Utility. You should be able to select the 400 and rename them

I'm currently working my way through 36000 personal photos, renaming them with 'date taken'

Edited August 5, 2019 by ozydave

[ZeroHour]

Rename Master is pretty great also but better for more general file name stuff: JoeJoe's freeware utilities - [Rename Master]

[6Foot2]

This software is good, Bulk Rename Utility. You should be able to select the 400 and rename them

I'm currently working my way through 36000 personal photos, renaming them with 'date taken'

 

Link: Download - Bulk Rename Utility

 

[Danp]

Thanks, I've looked at both of these and not sure if it's just me, but I can't see how to force it to search then rename, does that make sense? I don't really want to have to dig out the 400'odd photos unless I really have to

[XiJ]

Link: Download - Bulk Rename Utility

 

 

+1 for this. Great utility.

 

A whole since I used it but it was just check the search parameters you wanted then click rename !

[andy_b]

If it's not too complicated, I tend to use excel to do this.

 

Something like below and just paste into a command prompt.

 

rename.xlsx

[David44]

I'm sure the programs suggested so far are great but sometimes you just need to use the wrong tool for the job to get the job done. Therefore, use Excel or Google Sheets for this.

 

Create a new sheet, in column A paste the list of filenames that need to be changed. In Column B, paste the list of what they need to be changed to. In column C paste this formula

="ren """&A1&""&""" """&""&B1&""""

 

Copy the formula so it repeats. Now copy and paste the whole of column C in to a command prompt and your images will be renamed.

 

Or, just see the file I have attached and modify it as you see fit.

rename_files.xlsx

 

Sometimes the right tool is the wrong tool.

[HPlum78]

If you look back at my posts I wrote and shared a script for doing just this.....