Step by step
- Open Batch Rename and add your files. Photos, PDFs, videos, anything works.
- Type a pattern. For example
paris-{n}gives paris-001, paris-002 and so on. - Set the start number and padding, and add find and replace or a date if you need them.
- Check the live preview table. Duplicate names get -2 and -3 added automatically.
- Press Download renamed files (ZIP). Your files are copied byte for byte, only the names change.
Pattern tokens
| Token | Becomes | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {name} | The original name without extension | IMG_4821 |
| {n} | A running number with padding | 001 |
| {date} | The file's last modified date, in the format you choose | 2026-04-12 |
| {today} | Today's date | 2026-09-27 |
| {ext} | The original extension | jpg |
Naming ideas that stay useful
Start names with the date in year-month-day order, like 2026-04-12-paris-001. Files then sort in the right order on every computer. Avoid spaces and special characters if the files are going on a website, and use lowercase so links do not break.
Tips
Sort by date before renaming so the numbers follow the order the photos were taken.
Use find and replace to fix a typo in 200 names at once.
Renaming more than 5 files at a time? That is a Pro feature, or rename in batches of 5 for free.
Ready to try it?
The Batch Rename is free, needs no sign up, and your files never leave your device.
Open the Batch RenameFrequently asked questions
Does renaming change or recompress my photos?
No. The files are copied exactly as they are into the ZIP. Only the names change.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser. The ZIP is built on your device.
Can I rename files on my phone?
Yes. Pick photos or files from your phone, rename them, and save the ZIP to Files or your downloads.
Why do I get a ZIP instead of renamed files in my folder?
Browsers are not allowed to rename files on your disk directly. The ZIP holds the renamed copies, ready to unzip.