Windows File Renamer Excel Template

When you choose the 'Combine' method, you can use up to five custom fields to build a new file name. The text you enter into these fields will be joined together, separated by a character of your choice (e.g., underscore, dash, space).

The template includes checks to prevent common Windows errors. The two most common causes for an error are: • Duplicate Names: Two or more files would end up with the same name in the same directory. • Forbidden Characters: A new file name contains a character not allowed by Windows (e.g., `\ / : * ? " < >

This is a utility tool designed to rename large numbers of files and folders within a chosen directory at once, saving you the effort of renaming them individually.

No. This tool is designed for and compatible with Windows only.

Follow this five-step process: 1. Retrieve Files: Click 'Retrieve' and enter the path to the directory you want to modify. 2. Select Type: Choose whether to rename files, folders, or both. 3. Select Method: Choose your preferred renaming method (e.g., replace, transform, combine). 4. Review List: The selected files and folders will be loaded into a list for your review and modification. 5. Execute Renaming: Click 'Rename' to apply the changes.

The template offers several renaming methods: • Replace: Add entirely new names. • Transform: Apply changes like uppercase or date formatting. • Combine: Join multiple text strings to create a new name. • Trim: Remove characters from the beginning or end of a name. • Append/Prepend: Add text to the beginning or end of a name.