Open a photo that you want to rename and select Info .
Last updated on
28 Oct 2025
Learn how to rename files by creating custom templates.
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Rename files using exisiting template
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Select Edit beside File Name to open the Rename dialog box.
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In the Rename dialog box, select a template from the available preset options: Custom Filename - Sequence, Date - Filename, Custom Name (x of y), Custom Name, Filename - Sequence.
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Add the subsequent fields. This will change as per the selected templates.
- Custom name
- Start number
- Example
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Select Apply to rename your file.
Create a new template to rename files
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To create a new template, select Options > Create New Template.
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Specify the following details in the Rename dialog box:
- Name: Type your template name.
- Add Variables: Select from Names, Counts, Date, Metadata, and Custom text.
Create new template dialog box with Variable options.
Create new template dialog box with Variable options. -
Select Save and Apply to save your template.
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