How to Rename Multiple Files in Windows

You want to change the names of many files on your computer at once, and they all need to follow the same pattern. You can Rename Multiple Files in Windows by using the same name followed by numbers in order. But if you want to give your renaming of files more power Microsoft.

The PowerRename command can change the names of files by using variables. It can be reached from the right-click menu in File Explorer. Just choose the files you want to change the names of, run the command, and then pick the filename string and variables you want to use.

If all you need to do is add numbers in order to a group of files, Windows makes it easy to do that right away. Open File Explorer, choose the files you want to rename, and then press F2. The file at the end of the list is chosen. Enter the name you want to use and then type the name again. All of the files you chose get the same name with a number in parentheses after it. You can get more help at the Microsoft Support Center.

Rename Multiple Files in Windows Individually

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to where your files are saved.
2. Right-click on the first file in the folder, then click “Rename.”
3.  Type the new name for the file, then press the Tab key on your keyboard. This will simultaneously save the file’s new name, then select the following file so you can instantly start typing a new name for that as well.
4.  Continue typing file names and pressing Tab to cycle to the next file, until all your files are renamed.

rename multiple files in Windows bulk

• Open File Explorer and navigate to where your files are saved.
• Select all the files you want to rename. You can do this either by clicking and dragging your cursor across the files, or by holding the Ctrl key and clicking once on each file.
• Right-click the first of the highlighted files and click “Rename.”
•  Type in the new file name — remember that this will be applied to every file you’ve selected and press the Enter key.
• All selected files will be renamed, using a “[File name] [number]” format to keep each file individually identifiable. 

FAQ

How to rename multiple files at once with sequential numbers Windows 10?

Open File Explorer, select the files you want to rename, and then press F2. The last file in the list is selected. Type the name you wish to use and press Enter. All the files you selected are given the same name with successive numbers in parentheses.

Why F2 is not working for rename?

If function keys or the Fn key don’t work as expected, then you need to disable or enable Action Keys (Hotkeys) mode on your Windows 10 / 8 / 7 laptop. Turn on your computer, immediately and repeatedly press a specific key (F2, F12, DEL, F10, ESC, etc.) to enter into the BIOS Setup.

How to rename multiple files in Windows 10 without parentheses?

In the File Explorer window, select all of the files, right-click, and choose “rename.” Windows will use the number between the square brackets as the starting number, so when you name the file, use a number that has one more digit than the number of digits needed. Dec 18, 2012