Rename multiple files at once
Operating systems can rename selected files, but the built-in flow gets thin when you need dates, cleanup, suffixes, or repeatable naming rules. Renamio keeps the multiple-file workflow structured and visible.
What usually goes wrong
- Basic OS rename often only adds simple counters.
- Multi-step naming rules are hard to repeat with right-click rename.
- Users need to see the whole batch before applying a change to many files.
Renamio workflow
- 1Select or drag in all files that belong to the same rename job.
- 2Choose one naming goal, such as adding a project prefix or cleaning repeated text.
- 3Combine rules only until the preview matches the expected output.
- 4Apply once, then use history if the batch needs review.
Why this workflow helps
- Fewer repeated manual edits
- One visible preview for the whole batch
- Reusable rules for recurring folder cleanup
Good fit
- Selected files from one folder
- Project handoff folders
- Download and export cleanup
Not the right fit
- Single-file edits
- Renaming based on unavailable cloud metadata
- Format conversion
Related rename tools
Prefix and suffix
Insert prefixes and suffixes into file names
Add prefixes, suffixes, version labels, dates, and project markers to many file names at once.
Cleanup
Remove unwanted text from file names
Clean prefixes, suffixes, duplicate markers, position-based text, and unwanted characters from many file names.
Numbering
Add sequential numbers to file names
Batch add padded sequence numbers, custom prefixes, and ordered numbering to photos, documents, exports, and project files.
Related guides
Numbering workflow
Add sequential numbers to multiple file names
Add padded sequential numbers to photos, exports, documents, and assets with preview and ordering control.
Open guideBatch rename guide
How to batch rename files
Learn a practical batch rename workflow: choose files, build simple rules, preview every result, check duplicates, and apply changes locally.
Open guidePreview-first workflow
Bulk rename files with preview
Use a preview-first batch rename workflow to catch wrong rules, duplicate names, extension mistakes, and unsafe outputs before applying changes.
Open guideFAQ
Can I rename files and folders together?
Renamio is designed for local file and folder rename workflows. Use the preview to confirm the final names before applying.
Can I keep extensions unchanged?
Yes. Use rules that target the base name, or use extension-focused rules only when the suffix is the thing you want to change.
Preview the rename before changing files
Use Renamio locally on Windows or macOS to test the naming pattern, catch collisions, and keep rename history for review.