Batch Rename Files. Patterns, Free

Bulk rename hundreds of files in seconds with 13 pattern tokens — EXIF date taken, location, sequential counter, find & replace with regex, case conversion. Runs entirely in your browser.

13 tokensEXIF datesRegex find & replaceUnlimited files

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By date

PatternTuscany_{date}_{nnn}

IMG_4012.JPG

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DSC_0089.JPG

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IMG_4013.JPG

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DSC_0090.JPG

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IMG_4014.JPG

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How to use Batch Rename

Drop your files

Drag and drop any files (images, documents, anything). Unlimited files, 100% in your browser. EXIF metadata is read automatically for photos.

Pick a mode

Pattern (use {n}, {date}, {exif:date}, {exif:camera}, {name}, +8 more tokens), Find & Replace (with regex support), or Case Convert (UPPER, kebab-case, snake_case, Title Case).

Preview and download

Live preview shows old → new filename for every file. Sort by name, date taken or size before renaming. Download single file or ZIP with all renamed files.

Pro tip

Need AI to look at the photo and create SEO-friendly names automatically? Use AI Rename instead. Try AI Rename

When to use Batch Rename

Photographers

Use {exif:date}-shoot-{n:3} to rename a chronological set of photos like 2024-08-15-shoot-001.jpg. Sort by date taken so the counter matches the actual sequence.

E-commerce

Rename product photos with consistent SKU-based names. Pattern product-{name}-{n:3} keeps the original name + adds a counter for variants.

Bloggers / SEO

Rename downloaded images to lowercase kebab-case before publishing. Use Case Convert mode → kebab-case to turn My Photo (1).JPG into my-photo-1.jpg.

Cleanup tasks

Strip a common prefix from hundreds of files in one shot. Use Find & Replace mode: find IMG_, replace with vacation-.

Want the full walkthrough, including renaming photos by EXIF date? Read How to Batch Rename Photos & Files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Batch Rename upload my files anywhere?: No. Batch Rename runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript, JSZip, and the exifr library. Your files never leave your device — complete privacy guaranteed.
What tokens can I use in the pattern?: 13 tokens are available: {n} and {n:3} for auto-incrementing numbers with custom padding, {N} for total count, {name} for original filename, {ext} for extension, {date} and {time} for current date/time, {exif:date}, {exif:camera}, {exif:iso} for photo metadata, {size} for file size in KB, and {w}/{h} for image dimensions.
Can I rename photos by the date they were taken?: Yes. Use the {exif:date} token in your pattern (or pick the 'Travel + EXIF date' preset). The tool reads the DateTimeOriginal EXIF tag from each photo and formats it as YYYY-MM-DD. Falls back to file modified date if EXIF is missing.
Is there a file limit?: No file count limit. Single file download is free; downloading multiple files as a ZIP requires a Pro account ($9/month). EXIF reading and pattern preview are unlimited regardless of plan.
Can I do find & replace with regular expressions?: Yes. Switch to 'Find & Replace' mode and toggle the Regex checkbox. Standard JavaScript regex syntax is supported (e.g. ^IMG_(\d+) → photo-$1). Case sensitivity is also a separate toggle.
What happens if two files end up with the same new name?: The tool automatically appends -2, -3, etc. to avoid filename collisions. Conflicting renames are highlighted in amber in the preview list so you can spot them before downloading.
Can I sort files before renaming?: Yes. You can sort by original order, name (A-Z or Z-A), date taken (oldest or newest first), or file size. The {n} counter then follows the sorted order — useful for chronological photo archives.
What is the CSV mapping export?: It downloads a CSV file with two columns (original, new) listing every file's old name and what it will be renamed to. Useful as an audit log or to undo the rename later.
Difference between Batch Rename and AI Rename?: Batch Rename uses mechanical patterns (numbers, dates, find/replace) and is best when you already know the naming scheme. AI Rename looks at each image with Google Gemini and generates a descriptive SEO-friendly name based on what it sees — best for unknown content.

How to use Batch Rename

Drop your files

Drag and drop any files (images, documents, anything). Unlimited files, 100% in your browser. EXIF metadata is read automatically for photos.

Pick a mode

Pattern (use {n}, {date}, {exif:date}, {exif:camera}, {name}, +8 more tokens), Find & Replace (with regex support), or Case Convert (UPPER, kebab-case, snake_case, Title Case).

Preview and download

Live preview shows old → new filename for every file. Sort by name, date taken or size before renaming. Download single file or ZIP with all renamed files.

Pro tip

Need AI to look at the photo and create SEO-friendly names automatically? Use AI Rename instead. Try AI Rename

When to use Batch Rename

Photographers

Use {exif:date}-shoot-{n:3} to rename a chronological set of photos like 2024-08-15-shoot-001.jpg. Sort by date taken so the counter matches the actual sequence.

E-commerce

Rename product photos with consistent SKU-based names. Pattern product-{name}-{n:3} keeps the original name + adds a counter for variants.

Bloggers / SEO

Rename downloaded images to lowercase kebab-case before publishing. Use Case Convert mode → kebab-case to turn My Photo (1).JPG into my-photo-1.jpg.

Cleanup tasks

Strip a common prefix from hundreds of files in one shot. Use Find & Replace mode: find IMG_, replace with vacation-.

Want the full walkthrough, including renaming photos by EXIF date? Read How to Batch Rename Photos & Files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Batch Rename upload my files anywhere?

No. Batch Rename runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript, JSZip, and the exifr library. Your files never leave your device — complete privacy guaranteed.

What tokens can I use in the pattern?

13 tokens are available: {n} and {n:3} for auto-incrementing numbers with custom padding, {N} for total count, {name} for original filename, {ext} for extension, {date} and {time} for current date/time, {exif:date}, {exif:camera}, {exif:iso} for photo metadata, {size} for file size in KB, and {w}/{h} for image dimensions.

Can I rename photos by the date they were taken?

Yes. Use the {exif:date} token in your pattern (or pick the 'Travel + EXIF date' preset). The tool reads the DateTimeOriginal EXIF tag from each photo and formats it as YYYY-MM-DD. Falls back to file modified date if EXIF is missing.

Is there a file limit?

No file count limit. Single file download is free; downloading multiple files as a ZIP requires a Pro account ($9/month). EXIF reading and pattern preview are unlimited regardless of plan.

Can I do find & replace with regular expressions?

Yes. Switch to 'Find & Replace' mode and toggle the Regex checkbox. Standard JavaScript regex syntax is supported (e.g. ^IMG_(\d+) → photo-$1). Case sensitivity is also a separate toggle.

What happens if two files end up with the same new name?

The tool automatically appends -2, -3, etc. to avoid filename collisions. Conflicting renames are highlighted in amber in the preview list so you can spot them before downloading.

Can I sort files before renaming?

Yes. You can sort by original order, name (A-Z or Z-A), date taken (oldest or newest first), or file size. The {n} counter then follows the sorted order — useful for chronological photo archives.

What is the CSV mapping export?

It downloads a CSV file with two columns (original, new) listing every file's old name and what it will be renamed to. Useful as an audit log or to undo the rename later.

Difference between Batch Rename and AI Rename?

Batch Rename uses mechanical patterns (numbers, dates, find/replace) and is best when you already know the naming scheme. AI Rename looks at each image with Google Gemini and generates a descriptive SEO-friendly name based on what it sees — best for unknown content.