There are a number of ways to rename various files with just one click. There are softwares available for free to achieve this job. Some are just general in nature, while others for renaming specific extension with options to change the properties as well. Windows has a built in feature which lets you rename a number of files all together with just one click. Some of the features and procedures of such softwares is described below so that you do not have to rename each and every file separately after reading this blog.

Windows

1. Open My Computer to the folder containing all the files you want to rename.
2. Select the group of files that you wish to rename. Use Shift or Ctrl to select additional files.
3. Right click on the first file in the list and choose Rename from the context menu.
4. Type a new name for the file, then hit enter.

Tips:

1. The first file will take on the name you type; all other selected files will append a serial number enclosed in parenthesis to the base name.
2. If you typed ‘file.jpg’, the second file will be named ‘file (1).jpg’, and so on with increasing numbers.
3. Unless you include the number, the first file will not get numbered. When sorting by name, the unnumbered file will sort to the bottom of the list. To avoid this, include the starting number in the name you type. The numbers will go up from your starting number. Remember to include the space and parenthesis.
4. You may not want to use this method to rename files that you plan to upload to the Web as it puts spaces in the file name. Names with spaces are generally not Web-friendly.

File Rename Tool

This program makes it easy to rename some files. You can browse to a directory. If needed, you can enter a file mask to limit the number of files shown. The application is especially handy to rename photos. You can enter a search and replace string. By pressing a button “Preview”
all files will be shown that will be renamed. By pressing the button “Execute Rename” the action is executed. The program can be downloaded from the download section. No install is needed.

The software can be downloaded from here

Renamer from Albert Bertilsson

Rename multiple files with batch operations including change, search and replace, insert, trim, and more. Offers undo feature and preview option. Works in sub-directories and can work on a specific file extension. Supports chaging of ID3 tags for renaming MP3 files. Useful for digital camera owners or anyone with a need to rename several files quickly and easily. No installation required, just unpack and run.

Download this software

1-4a Rename

It is one of the best softwares available for free. It has a number of options for advanced users. Few prominent features are: -

• Instant View
• Expert Mode and Basic Mode
• Files marked
• At a Glance Display
• Resolution easily Resizable
• The Most Important – Its Totally FREE

The software can be downloaded from here

MP3 Renaming 1.1

MP3 Renaming is a FREE program designed to automatically rename using ID3 tags in your mp3 files, according to rules that you specify. What MP3 Renaming can do for you?

• Rename your mp3 files, using ID3 tags in your mp3 files.
• Specify any format, that you want to rename your mp3 files.
• Preview before renaming.
• Fast and User-Friendly.
• Easy to use.
• No need to install.
• Freeware, this audio tool is completely free!

Download this Software

Well, there are many other softwares available as well for different kind of users and their requirements. Anyone interested in some specific one, just let me know and I will help you out.

Important : Before using the above mentioned softwares, kindly test the software on few files and create their backup before you test them. If satisfied with the results, use it afterwards.

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