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Learn how to rename files by creating custom templates. 

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Rename files using exisiting template

  1. Open a photo that you want to rename and select Info  .

  2. Select Edit   beside File Name to open the Rename dialog box.

  3. 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. 

  4. Add the subsequent fields. This will change as per the selected templates. 

    • Custom name
    • Start number 
    • Example

  5. Select Apply to rename your file.

Create a new template to rename files

  1. To create a new template, select Options   > Create New Template. 

  2. 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. 
    The Create new template dialog box, displaying variables, names, and other fields.
    Create new template dialog box with Variable options.

  3. Select Save and Apply to save your template.

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