Type an asterisk (*) to insert the original file name into the template. You can specify a numerical or alphabetical sequence for the new file names, and use the original file names, new names, or names based on image metadata.ĭisplays the template to use to rename the files.

Select the Use Template to rename files check box to create a renaming template. You cannot rename any file on a read-only file system, such as a CD-ROM.

Review your changes to the file names in the Preview field.

Select the Advanced Options tab to adjust the settings for the Batch Rename tool.

Select the Search and Replace tab to set the Search and Replace options.

Select the Template tab to specify the Template options.

In the Batch Rename dialog box, do one or more of the following:.

In Manage mode, select one or more files, and then click Tools | Batch | Rename.

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. You can use the Batch Rename tool to rename multiple files.

Batch rename photos