Batch rename files
You can rename files and folders in a group, or batch. When you batch rename files, you can choose the same settings for all the selected files.
For a video on batch renaming, see www.adobe.com/go/vid0097.
- Do one of the following:
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Select the files that you want to rename.
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Select a folder in the Folders panel. The new setting will apply to all the files in the folder.
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- Choose Tools > Batch Rename.
- Set the following options and click Rename:
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For Destination Folder, select whether you want to place the renamed files in the same folder or in a different folder, move them to another folder, or place a copy in another folder. If you select Move To Other Folder or Copy To Other Folder, click Browse to select the folder.
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For New Filenames, choose elements from the menus or enter text into the text boxes. The specified elements and text are combined to create the new filename. You can click the plus button (+) or minus button (-) to add or delete elements. A preview of the new filename appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
Note: If you choose Sequence Number, enter a number. The number is automatically incremented for each file named. -
Select Preserve Current File Name In XMP Metadata if you want to retain the original filename in the metadata.
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For Compatibility, select the operating systems with which you want renamed files to be compatible. The current operating system is selected by default, and cannot be deselected.
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