Renaming files and folders

You can rename files and folders in the File Browser individually or in a group, or batch. When you batch rename files, you can choose the same settings for all the selected files. Batch renaming files in the File Browser can save you a lot of time.


Batch renaming files using a combination of file naming elements and text

Renaming a file or folder

Select a file or folder, and then click the filename, or right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS) the file or folder to display the context menu, then choose Rename from the context menu. Type a new name, and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac OS).

Note: To move to the next filename, press Tab. To move to the previous filename, press Shift+Tab.

Batch renaming files

Select the files you want to rename, or select a folder in the Folders palette. Then choose Automate > Batch Rename, and set the following options:

• For Destination Folder, select where you want to place the renamed files: in the same folder or in a different folder. If you select Move to New Folder, click Browse (Windows) or Choose (Mac OS) to select a different folder.
• For File Naming, choose elements from the menus or enter text into the fields. The specified elements and text will be combined to create the new filename.
• For Compatibility, select the operating systems with which you want renamed files to be compatible. The current operating system is selected by default, and you cannot deselect it.