This method is extremely easy especially if you want to change extensions of multiple files at once. Method 2: Batch Rename Multiple Files Using Command PromptĪnother fast way of batch renaming multiple files is using Command Prompt. Just right-click an empty area of File Explorer, and choose “ Undo Rename” from the context menu. If you don’t like the new name, you can undo the renaming and get the old name back, but you have to act now. It will rename the rest of the files based on the first filename, and add the sequential number to the end of each file.Now type a new file name and press Enter. If you want to rename the full name including extension, press Ctrl + A to select all. You’ll notice only the file name itself is highlighted, not the extension.Once all the files are selected, right-click on the first file and select Rename from the context menu (you can also press F2 to rename the file). Press Ctrl + A to select all your target files.

Open File Explorer in Windows 10 and browse to the folder where the files you need to rename.

Follow these steps and you can quickly rename all files at once in File Explorer: Just put all the files which you would like to rename, in a single folder (if they are scattered).

Method 1: Batch Rename Multiple Files in File Explorer In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 quick ways to batch rename multiple files in Windows 10, without using third-party software. But this could be really painful and time-consuming if you need to rename hundreds of files.

How can I quickly rename a bunch of files at once? Of course, you can right-click each file and rename it one by one.

Cmd rename multiple files