Instructions apply to Windows 10.
Batch Rename Files in Windows 10 Using File Explorer
Renaming a file on Windows 10 is simple.
You just right-click and selectRename.
But doing this for a few dozen or a few hundred files gets tedious.
OpenFile Explorerand navigate to the folder that contains all the files you want to rename.
SelectView>Detailsin theLayoutgroup in the ribbon.
This lets you view the entire file name for each file in the folder.
Or you’re free to selectCtrl+Ato select all files as well.
SelectHome>Renamefrom theOrganizegroup in the ribbon.
This will change the first file to a field so you could pop in the new file name.
punch in the file name you’d like to use to rename all the files.
go for the Start menu, pop in Powershell, and selectWindows PowerShellto kick off the app.
Navigate to the directory where your files are stored by using thecdcommand to navigate folders.
Once you’re in the correct directory, punch in the command:
Then pressEnter.
How the parameters for this function work:
TheDir command in PowerShellhas a lot of functionality.
The rename-item command in PowerShell has other syntax you’re able to use.
When the command finishes, you’ll notice all your files have been renamed in the manner you specified.
(question mark) wildcard.
Launch the command prompt and navigate to the folder where your files are stored.
