The FileRenamer.py script is a utility designed to rename multiple files in a specified directory based on a given regex pattern. This script helps users quickly standardize file names, making file management easier.
- Batch Renaming: Rename multiple files that match a specified regex pattern.
- Custom Naming: Users can provide a new base name for the renamed files, with a counter appended to ensure unique names.
- Ensure you have Python installed on your machine.
- Download the
FileRenamer.pyscript. - Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where the script is located.
- Run the script using the following command:
python
FileRenamer.py - When prompted, enter the path of the directory containing the files you want to rename. Enter path: /path/to/your/directory
- Enter the regex pattern for the files you want to rename. For example: Enter pattern: IMG.*
- Enter the new base name for the renamed files. Enter the new name: NewImageName
- The script will rename all matching files in the specified directory according to the new name format.
- Python 3.x
- Basic understanding of file paths in your operating system.
- Familiarity with regex patterns for filtering files.
This script is open-source and free to use. Feel free to modify and distribute as needed.
If you'd like to contribute to this project, please open an issue or submit a pull request with your proposed changes or enhancements.