Os.renames(current_file_n, new) #It doesn't return anything Renamed_files.append(new) # Add renamed file's name to a list I need an explanation of what I'm doing wrong as simple as possible, or is there another method that I can use that will give me the desired outcome?Īs martineau said your indentation is messed up.

I've got errors like windows error: can't find file, and another error can't connect str and list? The desired outcome is the same as the beginning list, but collated with zeros,like this: Re_name = os.renames(current_file_n, new) Print list() # trying to make the str into a list. # new_name comes like this but seperate, not in a list? Why? New_name = original_name + add_zero + ext Original_name, number = mysplit(file_name_part) # 01 and fileĪdd_zero = number.rjust(4, '0') # add 0001 # a function to make a new name with needed 0000įile_name_part, ext = os.path.splitext(filename) # file01 and. Print 'Files in folder: %s' % folder_path I did test versions, combination of the little knowledge I have, but it gets me confused.įolder_path = os.listdir(raw_input('Insert folder path: ')) Maybe work for every file format, like jpg, png, txt, docx and so on (becuse I'm not sure what will be in the folder, this code might be used for image sequences.) If you're not satisfied, simply hit F2 or select 'rename' again and do it over.Trying to create a simple code, to batch rename a folder in windows.Ĭhange every number, like 'file02.txt', turn 02 into 0002 The files will remain highlighted and should have sequential names like 'rename (1).txt' and 'rename (2).txt'. Type in the new name for the batch of files you've selected (don't forget to type in the extension if needed, for example. Hit the F2 key or Right-click and select 'Rename'Ĥ. Let the mouse hover over the file that you wish to be the first in the seriesģ. Highlight the files and/or folders to be renamed (remember to hold down the CTRL key to select non-adjacent files) or hold CTRL-A to select all the files and folders in a given folderĢ. also, it only makes sense to apply it to files of the same type.)ġ. back up with system restore first if you're not sure. (be careful not to include any critical windows system files or folders when applying this technique. To rename a group of files or folders in WinXP, open the explorer folder that contains the files and do the following:

Batch folder renamer