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Remove unwanted text from file names
Remove rules are useful when downloaded, exported, or copied files carry extra text that makes them harder to scan.
Best for
Use this when file names contain repeated labels, generated prefixes, extra spaces, or fixed-position text that should be removed.
Rename examples
Remove prefix
IMG_001.jpg
001.jpg
Remove spaces
my document.pdf
mydocument.pdf
Remove repeated labels
report_final_final.docx
report.docx
Common use cases
- Remove camera or export prefixes.
- Delete repeated labels from copied files.
- Clean fixed-length text from the beginning or end of names.
How to use it
- 1Choose string removal or position-based removal.
- 2Configure match range and extension handling.
- 3Check the preview before applying changes.
Limits and checks
- Protect extensions when removing text from the base name only.
- Use position-based removal only when file names share the same structure.
- Check that no output name becomes empty or too generic.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Removing a repeated word that is meaningful in some files.
- Deleting fixed-length text from mixed-language names without preview.
- Cleaning labels first and checking duplicate names only after applying.
FAQ
Can I remove text by position?
Yes. Position-based removal can delete a fixed number of characters from either direction.
Can I undo a batch removal?
Renamio keeps rename history so completed batch operations can be reviewed and undone when supported by the desktop app.