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'''KRename''' is KDE's swiss army knife to rename files.


It uses plugins to make use of meta data, allows you to change cases, add numbers and many more.
=== Description ===


Renaming of thousand files in one run is no problem.
'''KRename''' is a tool to rename files easily.


== Screenshots ==
=== Features ===


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* Rename large numbers of files
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Choosing options in the <menuchoice>Filename</menuchoice> screen]]
* Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case
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* Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more
 
=== Usage ===
* Starting in the Files tab, '''Add''' the files to be renamed.
[[Image:krename-1.png]]
** If a file is not wanted, click '''Remove'''
** Click '''Remove All''' to start over


* In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files
[[Image:krename-2.png]]
** Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder
** Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched
** Move the files to another folder, renaming them
** Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched


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* The plugins tab lists the plugins available
|[[Image:Krename2.png|thumb|350px|center|
[[Image:krename-3.png]]
Maybe you need short snappy names to add to your web page]]
** Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files
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* Filename
[[Image:krename-4.png]]
** Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files
*** For '''Prefix''' and '''Suffix''', choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop-down list
*** Choose an option for the '''Filename''' or '''Extension'''. Using '''Custom''' allows the use of the tags provided by plugins
*** If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range
** The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file


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* Click '''Finish''' to perform the renaming operation
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== Authors ==
== Authors ==
* Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>
* Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>
* Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org>
* Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org>


== External links ==
== More Information ==
 
* [https://kde.org/applications/en/utilities/org.kde.krename Application information]
 
* [https://invent.kde.org/utilities/krename Git repo]
 
* [https://bugs.kde.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=krename&format=guided Bug tracker]
* [https://bugs.kde.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=krename&format=guided Bug tracker]
* [http://www.kde.org.uk/apps/krename/ Article with description and an interview]


[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:File Management]]
[[Category:File Management]]

Latest revision as of 14:30, 6 September 2020

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   A utility to rename multiple files

Description

KRename is a tool to rename files easily.

Features

  • Rename large numbers of files
  • Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case
  • Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more

Usage

  • Starting in the Files tab, Add the files to be renamed.

    • If a file is not wanted, click Remove
    • Click Remove All to start over
  • In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files

    • Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder
    • Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched
    • Move the files to another folder, renaming them
    • Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched
  • The plugins tab lists the plugins available

    • Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files
  • Filename

    • Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files
      • For Prefix and Suffix, choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop-down list
      • Choose an option for the Filename or Extension. Using Custom allows the use of the tags provided by plugins
      • If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range
    • The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file
  • Click Finish to perform the renaming operation

Authors

  • Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>
  • Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org>

More Information

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