Windows Photo file renaming software

[prime]

I need a Photo file renaming software.

When we go on a vacation, we have multiple mobiles and DSLR/Digicam with different file naming/numbering.

If we put all those pics in a folder and play slideshow, it plays according to filename, first it will play all files of mobile1, then DSLR, then mobile2, etc.

I need a software that reads EXIF information and rename all files according to date and time of all files irrespective of source.

Any help?

 

[booo]

Best way i have found dealing with files is to use linux and bash-fu.
On windows just install ubuntu subsystem and do it.
Jhead in linux reads the exif data so you can simply script it to do.
The below article shows how but basically the idea is to parse exif data and use the values to rename files.

How can I rename photos, given the EXIF data?

Let's say I have a bunch of photos, all with correct EXIF information, and the photos are randomly named (because of a problem I had). I have a little program called jhead which gives me the below ...

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You can also use exiftool instead.

ExifTool by Phil Harvey

A command-line application and Perl library for reading and writing EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, makernotes and other meta information in image, audio and video files. For Windows, MacOS, and Unix systems.

exiftool.org

Renaming Files with exiftool

Recently I exported a whole bunch of files from Lightroom to a NAS share and filenames like 2E570434-67B7E0489CA2-39354-000017CF24DD8ACD.jpg are not very

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[prime]

Best way i have found dealing with files is to use linux and bash-fu.
On windows just install ubuntu subsystem and do it.

Thanks but I have ZERO knowledge of linux.

 

[sriharsha_m]

Google Picasa used to have that feature IIRC.

 

[Stronk]

Download Microsoft Powertools from their github, there is a batch renaming utility in there. Pretty good.
My bad, it's called PowerToys:

GitHub - microsoft/PowerToys: Windows system utilities to maximize productivity

Windows system utilities to maximize productivity. Contribute to microsoft/PowerToys development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[khalil]

You can use Bulk Rename Utility. If all the devices have correct modified date for file you can replace the file name with date modified.

You can also read EXIF data to rename

Before starting, from the menu bar make sure that "Renaming Options / ID3/Exif Data.. / Extract Exif Data (Photos)" is checked.

Auto Date (8)
Mode: Prefix
Type: Taken (Original)
Fmt: Custom
Custom: %Y%m%d

Ref: https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3620

 

[jsmithe]

The older freeware version of this https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Digital-Photo-Tools/SetNameToTime.shtml worked well but it now is payware.

You can try these which still are freeware/donationware:

Download AmoK Exif Sorter 3.00

Download AmoK Exif Sorter - Have your photo collections renamed using custom rules, and sorted out for easier navigation and identification according to EXIF data

www.softpedia.com

https://www.mihov.com/sw/en/er.php

 

[nRiTeCh]

I use some batchrenamer. Simple no nonsense tool and freeware.
I have it on my desktop and I'm out of my town with laptop right now so can help with the exact name..

 

[D C]

GIMP has batch processing tool to change resolution, colour, name, format etc for a group of files.

How to Batch Process Files in Gimp - Make Tech Easier

We have gone through plenty of tutorials for GIMP, including creating arrows, drawing flames, create abstract wallpapers, etc. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to make use of the batch process feature in GIMP to batch handle your images. Usually after a photoshoot session, you will...

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(Its a guide for linux but GUI should be similar)

Can do batch rename in windows too.

Need to rename a bunch of files? Here are 3 ways to do it quickly

In this guide, we'll show you the different ways to rename one or many files in bulk using File Explorer, PowerShell, Command Prompt, and PowerToys on Windows 10.

www.windowscentral.com

 

[bhuvi]

I have been using a tiny little software called NamExif since 2010, pretty easy, foolproof, and has never failed me.

 

[prime]

Thank you everyone.

I tried AmoK Exif Sorter and it worked fine. Thanks @jsmithe

I tried NamExif and it works even better. Thanks @bhuvi

Other apps/sw may be working fine but I didn't need to try those. Thanks again.

 

[bhuvi]

Glad to be of help!

 

[Kilroyquasar]

do any of the mentioned softwares here, or any other, also has the capability to rename/number the photo-vid files according to the name of the folder they are in? for eg, i like to categorize photos taken in a day or outing, into locations or events (for ease of sorting & later reference)...like, photos taken at location A, i'll make a subfolder, name it as 'location A', and put photos taken at that location into this subfolder. likewise for other photos. so, does a ware have this ability to automatically rename these files as, say, 'location A_01', 'location A_02', etc.?

 

[blackscorpio]

Faststone Image viewer, pop in the SD card & import files from card to HDD while named according to the EXIF datetime.

 

[prime]

Faststone Image viewer, pop in the SD card & import files from card to HDD while named according to the EXIF datetime.

I have been using Fastone Image viewer since ages (after ACDSee) but used it only as a viewer.

 

[sriharsha_m]

do any of the mentioned softwares here, or any other, also has the capability to rename/number the photo-vid files according to the name of the folder they are in? for eg, i like to categorize photos taken in a day or outing, into locations or events (for ease of sorting & later reference)...like, photos taken at location A, i'll make a subfolder, name it as 'location A', and put photos taken at that location into this subfolder. likewise for other photos. so, does a ware have this ability to automatically rename these files as, say, 'location A_01', 'location A_02', etc.?

Picasa does have this feature of moving the files to a new folder structure based on location/date/tags.

 

[khalil]

do any of the mentioned softwares here, or any other, also has the capability to rename/number the photo-vid files according to the name of the folder they are in? for eg, i like to categorize photos taken in a day or outing, into locations or events (for ease of sorting & later reference)...like, photos taken at location A, i'll make a subfolder, name it as 'location A', and put photos taken at that location into this subfolder. likewise for other photos. so, does a ware have this ability to automatically rename these files as, say, 'location A_01', 'location A_02', etc.?

try this

In BRU browse to the main directory that the folders are in and select the following options.

Filters (12)
Subfolders

Append Folder Name (9)
Name: Prefix
Sep: - (space-space)
Levels: 1 (or whatever level your folders go to)

Select the files you want to rename, check everything is as you want then rename.

https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3398

 

[blackscorpio]

do any of the mentioned softwares here, or any other, also has the capability to rename/number the photo-vid files according to the name of the folder they are in? for eg, i like to categorize photos taken in a day or outing, into locations or events (for ease of sorting & later reference)...like, photos taken at location A, i'll make a subfolder, name it as 'location A', and put photos taken at that location into this subfolder. likewise for other photos. so, does a ware have this ability to automatically rename these files as, say, 'location A_01', 'location A_02', etc.?

Faststone Image viewer is easy & does have some options for customizing naming of the files during import.

 

[Kilroyquasar]

Picasa does have this feature of moving the files to a new folder structure based on location/date/tags.

thanks. how are you?!
can picasa automatically also rename files as per the folder-name then?

try this




https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3398

thanks a lot. i've used BRU long ago. will try this method too.

Faststone Image viewer is easy & does have some options for customizing naming of the files during import.

thanks. have been using faststone's photo resizer since long time. will check image viewer as well.

 

[sriharsha_m]

thanks. how are you?!
can picasa automatically also rename files as per the folder-name then?

I'm doing good. How are you?
It's been ages right

From memory, I think Picasa does rename files as well.
Actually, if you set the folders to scan and keep adding files to those folders, Picasa auto sorts them as per the existing rules you set up.
But it's been a while since I've used this, need to try it out and see.