How to batch rename video files
Drop your videos
Select MP4, MOV, MKV, or AVI files. Works with GoPro (GOPR), DJI, screen recordings, dashcam footage, and any camera output.
Pick a style
Clean & Simple removes camera codes like GOPR and DJI_. Dates First adds a YYYY-MM-DD prefix. Custom lets you add project names or episode numbers with {n}.
Download renamed videos
Review the before/after preview, edit any names, and download. For large video files, single-file download skips ZIP overhead entirely.
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Used by videographers and content creators
"GoPro and DJI footage come off the card with unreadable names like GX010142.MP4 and DJI_0347.MOV. This tool renames them all to Project_Date_Shot001.mp4 before I import into Premiere. Handles MP4, MOV, and MKV in one batch."
Videographer"I upload YouTube content weekly and need a consistent naming convention for my local archive. The custom template with channel prefix, episode number, and date means I can find any video in my NAS in seconds. Runs completely offline."
YouTuber"Post-production means hundreds of clip files arriving from multiple cameras with conflicting names. The date plus sequence preset gives everything a logical order before I organize in DaVinci Resolve. Zero uploads, which matters for NDA projects."
Filmmaker"I edit for six YouTube creators, each with their own naming conventions. The custom template saves as a reusable pattern. Went from manually renaming 80 clips to doing the whole batch in 30 seconds. The live preview is invaluable."
Video Editor"I shoot social content for Instagram Reels and TikTok. Between raw footage and final exports I end up with hundreds of MOV files. This tool sorts them by type and date so I can find anything fast. No data ever leaves my machine."
Content Creator"Wedding videography means shooting on two cameras plus a GoPro for eight hours. I have a strict naming system for all clips before editing. This renames all 200+ video files to the right convention in seconds, including MXF files."
Wedding Videographer"I fly for real estate and construction clients. Every DJI drone flight creates files like DJI_0001.MP4. This tool renames them to Client_Date_Angle_001.mp4 before delivery. Handles my 4K footage files without complaining about file sizes."
Drone Pilot"I archive broadcast interviews for a news outlet. We need a strict Date_Interviewee_Topic.mp4 format. This processes batches of 30 to 50 MP4 files at once. Everything stays on our workstation, no cloud upload, no security risk."
Broadcast Journalist"Renaming live event recordings before client delivery used to take 20 minutes per event. Now it takes 30 seconds. The custom template with event name, date, and camera position handles every scenario. Works on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox."
Event Videographer"Creating short-form content means my phone fills up with MOV files named with timestamps. This renames them all to Brand_ContentType_Date_001.mp4 format. Works on mobile too. I can rename straight from my iPhone browser."
Social Video Creator"We produce corporate training videos. Each module needs Module_CourseCode_LessonNum.mp4 format for our LMS. Custom template plus sequential numbering handles the batch perfectly. No software to install, just the browser."
Corporate Video Producer"I make short documentaries and shoot a lot of B-roll on three cameras. The files come off cards with inconsistent names. Date prefix plus scene number preset organizes everything for the edit. Handles ProRes MOV without any issues."
Documentary FilmmakerVideo renaming: frequently asked questions
Can I rename GoPro and DJI video files?
Does renaming change video quality or metadata?
Can I rename large video files (several GB)?
How do I add episode numbers to a video series?
MyShow_Ep{n}_{name}: the {n} placeholder inserts a zero-padded sequence number (001, 002, 003…) for each file in the batch.