KRename

​KRename is a utility to rename multiple files.

KRename is a batch file renamer which can rename a list of files based on a set of expressions. It allows renaming many files in one go. The filenames can be constructed from parts of the original filename, an increasing number, or accessing file metadata, like creation date or Exif information of an image.

Features include:

• renaming a list of files based on a set of expressions
  
• copying/moving a list of files to another directory
  
• convert filenames to upper/lower case
  
• adding numbers to filenames
  
• finding and replacing parts of the filename
  
• rename Mp3/Ogg Vorbis files based on their ID3 tags.
  
• setting access and modification dates
  
• permissions and file ownership
  
• a plug-in API which allows you to extend krename's features
  
• rename directories recursively
  
• support for KFilePlugins
  
• create undo file
  
• and many more...

How to Install KRename:

  1. Open the Terminal (Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T)
  2. Type the following command:  sudo apt-get update
  3. Press Enter or Return and type in your password
  4. Type Y and press Enter or Return
  5. Type the following command:  sudo apt install krename
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You can also click the link below to download the installation file for Linux (deb, rpm, zst).
​https://pkgs.org/download/krename  

​You can download and install the program from Flathub.

How to Remove KRename:

  1. Open the Terminal (Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T)
  2. Type the following command:  sudo apt remove krename
  3. Press Enter or Return and type in your password
  4. Type Y and press Enter or Return

Click the KRename icon in your menu to load the program. 

Usage

• Starting in the Files tab, click the Add... button to select 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

• The Filename tab allows you to rename your list of files
  

• • 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

You'll notice a Progress dialog box as the files rename.

​When the files finish you'll be given four options at the bottom:
   1. Rename more... allows you to rename another list of files
  2. Undo allows you to undo the new file names in case you change your mind
  3. Open Destination will open the folder of the new file names
  4. Close

Before Renaming

After Renaming

More Information

• Application information
  
• ​Git Repo
• Bug Tracker

If you're looking for a nice batch renaming utility, then I highly recommend that you give KRename a try.

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​July 5, 2022