How to rename many files at once on Windows

In KeyRoutines, use List files to collect the files, a Repeat over the list, and Rename file in each round, either replacing text in the name or writing a new name such as the old one plus a date. Run it from the tray with Run manually.

Steps

1. 1

   Start it by hand

   Add the Run manually trigger and show it in the tray if you'll use it often.

2. 2

   Ask for the folder

   Add Ask for input for the folder path, or put the path straight into the next step.

3. 3

   List the files

   Add List files with the folder and a pattern such as *.jpg.

4. 4

   Rename each one

   Add a Repeat over the List files result and, inside it, Rename file set to replace text, for example IMG_ with Holiday_.

Tips

• Use Preview run first to see every new name before anything changes.
• Rename file can add a number instead of overwriting when a name is already taken.