Script for adding text to filename

tritriagain · 26-12-2020 11:27AM #1

i have numerous folders with files that i need to append to the file name.

e.g old file name = application.pdf new file name = document application.pdf

ideally i would like a a script that i can drag into the folder , run it and then it is done.

any ideas.

begbysback · 26-12-2020 11:28AM

powershell

boombang · 26-12-2020 11:33AM

Make a .bat batch file with

Ren "OldFileName.pdf" "NewFileName.pdf

I think there are options for sub directories. Etc. Use print to get a list of all the relevant files to make your batch file from.

tritriagain · 26-12-2020 11:41AM

but wont that rename file completly i only want to add some text to the original name

km991148 · 26-12-2020 11:46AM

tritriagain wrote: »

but wont that rename file completly i only want to add some text to the original name

On phone so can't test.
Assuming windows:

ren *.mp3 ?text.mp3

Full example/ explanation from

https://superuser.com/a/1006827

But of course test in a dummy directory first!

boombang · 26-12-2020 11:59AM

km991148 wrote: »

On phone so can't test.
Assuming windows:

ren *.mp3 ?text.mp3

Full example/ explanation from

https://superuser.com/a/1006827

But of course test in a dummy directory first!

This is better and more flexible, but will only be suitable if you want to rename all the files of a given extension.

boombang · 26-12-2020 12:01PM

tritriagain wrote: »

but wont that rename file completly i only want to add some text to the original name

Use a text editor to add what you want to the original file names. I'd recommend using notepad++ for a handy edit of the file names.

smuggler.ie · 26-12-2020 02:33PM

Have a look here

26-12-2020 03:02PM

There is a (free for personal use) Bulk Rename utility... the interface is a bit of a mess but been using it for nearly 10 years and no problems.

Once you get your head around the interface, it'll do just about anything you want - and you can also preview changes before committing.

https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/

kirving · 26-12-2020 03:06PM

And before running any automated script to rename stuff, copy the files to an external drive (or at least another folder) and do your work in a safe place.

Then go back and replace the old files with the newly renamed copies.

Alun · 26-12-2020 03:07PM

This one I use, the free Lite version is plenty good enough.

http://www.den4b.com/products/renamer

Philipx · 26-12-2020 04:10PM

I use this a lot for photo etc

Batch File Renamer

Adyx · 26-12-2020 08:29PM

There's a Microsoft Power Toy called Power Rename that should do it.

Script for adding text to filename

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