Rename 5000+ .jpg and .mp4 based on CreateDate

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#1 : 27/05-24 19:31
Anden And
Posts: 2
Hi

I just found Advanced Renamer - via a friend, seems like a very VERY nice tool!

After having used some time on it, testing...then I do now know how to do this:
I by accident renamed an entire folder with 5000+ images to the same date and time plus a counter in the end, NOT a succes!! :)

Now I would like to rename them back based on "CreateDate", does anyone know how this could be done?
#2 : 27/05-24 20:08
Miguel
Posts: 163
Reply to #1:

Hello Anden.
The New Name method will help you with that.
If you want to keep the current name:
New Name: <Name> - <Date Created:yyyy-mm-dd> (if you want to add hours-min-sec use this instead <Date Created:yyyy-mm-dd_hh-mm-ss>)
If you want a completely new name:
New Name: <Inc Nr:1> - My New Name - <Date Created:yyyy-mm-dd>
Adding a counter at the beginning will avoid problems with names.
You can also use the Add method:
Add: <Date Created:yyyy-mm-dd>
This will add the creation date to the current name. You can put it at the beginning or at the end of the name.

Miguel

edited: 27/05-24 20:09
#3 : 27/05-24 23:57
Delta Foxtrot
Posts: 364
Reply to #2:

Hi all,

I just wanted to add, it seems a lot of people don't get that you can UN-rename any batches you don't want to keep, so you can start from square one on the next try at renaming.

Best regards,
DF
#4 : 28/05-24 07:09
Anden And
Posts: 2
Reply to #2:

Hi Miguel

Thank you! I was right-clicking on the image itself and totally disregarding that "New Name" in the bottom left corner :)

I left a counter at the end so I can sort by date (year,month,day - time)

Thanks again!

Regards
Anden
#5 : 28/05-24 14:05
Miguel
Posts: 163
Reply to #4:
Glad to help you.
Advanced Renamer is very powerfull software. You can learn more taking a look to its guide in https://www.advancedrenamer.com/user_guide/getti ngstarted

Miguel