batch renamming files

[artoo]

Hi,

Does anyone know of a program or a fast way to rename filenames similar to this partial list

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1mbi5_set01_112432_016.jpg
3ppi_set01_112432_022.jpg
3scst_set01_112432_007.jpg
4chxb_set01_112432_017.jpg
5yvc5_set01_112432_006.jpg
06gz_set01_112432_002.jpg
0wauz_set01_112432_028.jpg
7zgmg_set01_112432_025.jpg
8t1ck_set01_112432_022.jpg
9d1i6_set01_112432_044.jpg
9l0pf_set01_112432_072.jpg


and turn it into

set01_112432_019.jpg
set01_112432_016.jpg
set01_112432_022.jpg
set01_112432_007.jpg
set01_112432_017.jpg
set01_112432_006.jpg
set01_112432_002.jpg
set01_112432_028.jpg
set01_112432_025.jpg
set01_112432_022.jpg
set01_112432_044.jpg
set01_112432_072.jpg

Thanks.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Yep:

Name It Your Way file renamer.

It's free, here:

Name It Your Way (NIYoW) - Professional free utility for mass renaming of files and folders

Good interface, well designed.

You will need to load your files into it and then make a rule to chop characters from the left edge of the file names.

It looks like you usually have 6 characters that need to be cut off, but sometimes you need to chop only 5.

So, I'd make a rule to chop 5 and then take a look at the results.

And then maybe make another rule to chop 1 character from those that still have that one extra unwanted character.

For safety's sake: make a copy of your originals before you begin.

The program has a bit of a learning curve, but it has a good wizard and should not take you long to figure out.

 

[rraod]

Another method is to use Bulk Rename utility.

It is free and very powerful with lots of options... shows a preview of new filename before you apply..

Initially you may be baffled with so many options... but you will get used to the interface with usage...

It works with x64 also.

I have been using it since my XP days and even now also.

 

[KimJensen]

I have made a batch renamer called Advanced Renamer that will do the job: Advanced Renamer - Fast and feature rich batch rename utility

What you need to do is load the files into the list by dragging them from explorer into the program. Then add a method called Remove and configure it to remove the first 6 characters. Verify the new names in the list and hit Start Batch.

I know because I made the software this can be considered advertising, but the software is free and I believe it can help you out. Ofcourse the other tools suggested will also do the job.

 

[artoo]

Thanks, I'll try these out.