Otherwise, only the first instance of the Search for text in the file name will be replaced (left to right).įor example, given the file name: powertoys-powerrename.txt: If checked, all matches of text in the Search field will be replaced with the Replace text. If not checked, the Search value will be interpreted as plain text to be replaced with the text in the Replace field.įor more information regarding the Use Boost library option in the settings menu for extended regex functionalities, see the regular expressions section. The Replace value can also contain regex variables (see examples below). If checked, the Search value will be interpreted as a regular expression (regex). You can view the original file name and renamed file name in the Preview window. Replace withĮnter text to replace the Search for value entered previously. You will see the matching items in the Preview window. The number of items you've selected will be displayed, along with search and replace values, a list of options, and a preview window displaying results of the search and replace values you've entered.Įnter text or a regular expression to find the files in your selection that contain the criteria matching your entry. Notice that the Explorer's 'Undo Rename' (Ctrl+Z) command enables the ability to undo the last change.Īfter selecting files in Windows File Explorer, right-clicking and selecting PowerRename (which will appear only if enabled in PowerToys), the PowerRename window will appear. PowerRename enables a single bulk rename. Since all of the files are uniquely named, this would have taken a long time to complete manually one-by-one. In this demo, all instances of the file name 'foo' are replaced with 'foobar'. Undo a rename operation after it is completed.Check expected rename results in a preview window before finalizing a bulk rename.Perform a regular expression rename on multiple files.Perform a search and replace on a targeted section of file names.

Modify the file names of a large number of files, without giving all of the files the same name.PowerRename is a bulk renaming tool that enables you to:

Rename files bulk