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'''KRename''' is a tool to rename files easily. | '''KRename''' is a tool to rename files easily. | ||
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* Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case | * Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case, or by using regular expressions for more advanced use cases | ||
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* Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more | * Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more | ||
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Starting in the Files tab, '''Add''' the files to be renamed. | |||
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* If a file is not wanted, click '''Remove''' | |||
* Click '''Remove All''' to start over | |||
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== Destination == | |||
In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files | |||
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* Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder | |||
* Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched | |||
* Move the files to another folder, renaming them | |||
* Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched | |||
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== Plugins == | |||
The plugins tab lists the plugins available | |||
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Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files | |||
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== Filename == | |||
In the `Filename` tab you can define renaming rules with two levels of complexity, therefore two sub-tabs are provided: `Simple Filename` (default) and `Advanced Filename`. | |||
Whichever tab you choose, the panel at the bottom shows a preview of the result of renaming, without applying any changes to the files yet. | |||
To make changes permanent, click on the '''Finish''' button. | |||
=== Simple Filename === | |||
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Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files | |||
* For '''Prefix''' and '''Suffix''', choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop-down list | |||
* Choose an option for the '''Filename''' or '''Extension'''. Using '''Custom''' allows the use of the tags provided by plugins | |||
* If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range | |||
* The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file | |||
=== Advanced Filename === | |||
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* Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org> | * Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org> | ||
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Revision as of 06:44, 24 April 2025
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A utility to rename multiple files |
Description
KRename is a tool to rename files easily.
Features
- Rename large numbers of files
- Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case, or by using regular expressions for more advanced use cases
- Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more
Usage
Starting in the Files tab, Add the files to be renamed.
- If a file is not wanted, click Remove
- Click Remove All to start over
Destination
In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files
- Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder
- Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched
- Move the files to another folder, renaming them
- Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched
Plugins
The plugins tab lists the plugins available
Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files
Filename
In the `Filename` tab you can define renaming rules with two levels of complexity, therefore two sub-tabs are provided: `Simple Filename` (default) and `Advanced Filename`.
Whichever tab you choose, the panel at the bottom shows a preview of the result of renaming, without applying any changes to the files yet.
To make changes permanent, click on the Finish button.
Simple Filename
Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files
- For Prefix and Suffix, choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop-down list
- Choose an option for the Filename or Extension. Using Custom allows the use of the tags provided by plugins
- If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range
- The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file
Advanced Filename
Authors
- Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>
- Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org>
More Information
- Original Manual: File:KRename-3.0.12.pdf