Batch rename files

Select the files that you want to rename.

Choose Tools > Batch Rename.

Set the following options:

• Destination Folder: Place the renamed files in the same folder, move them to another folder, or place copies in another folder. If you choose to put the renamed files in a different folder, click Browse to select the folder.
• New Filenames: Choose elements from the menus and enter text as appropriate to create new filenames. Click the Plus button (+) or Minus button (-) to add or delete elements.
• String Substitution: Allows you to change all or part of a filename to custom text. First, choose what you want to replace: Original Filename replaces the string from the original filename. Intermediate Filename replaces a string that is defined by preceding options in the New Filenames pop-up menus. Use Regular Expression allows you to use regular expressions to find strings based on patterns in filenames. Replace All  replaces all substrings that match the pattern in the source string.
• Options: Select Preserve Current Filename In XMP Metadata to retain the original filename in the metadata. For compatibility, select the operating systems with which you want renamed files to be compatible. The current operating system is selected by default, and cannot be deselected.
• Preview: One current and new filename appear in the Preview area at the bottom of the Batch Rename dialog box. To see how all selected files will be renamed, select Preview.

(Optional) Select a preset from the Presets menu to renaming with frequently used naming schemes. To save batch rename settings for reuse, select Save.