Rename files in bulk windows 106/9/2023 ![]() ![]() If you like this article, check out how to delete files using Command Prompt in Windows. If you are stuck or need help, send an email, and I will try to help as much as possible. I hope this simple and easy Windows how-to guide helped you. It is that simple to bulk rename file extensions in Windows. Once that is done, close the Command Prompt window. for /R %x in (*.jpg) do ren "%x" *.pngĪs soon as you execute the command, the Command Prompt will go through the current folder and all its sub-folders and bulk rename file extension. for /R %x in (*.ext1) do ren "%x" *.ext2įor example, if I’m trying to change the file extension from JPG to PNG, the command will look like this. Once you are inside the target folder, execute the below command while replacing “ext1” with the current file extension and “ext2” with the new file extension. ![]() As such, create a backup of all files, if necessary. The command we are going to use will rename the extensions of all target files in this folder and all its sub-folders. cd "D:\Path\To\Folder"Ī quick tip: Drag and drop the folder into Command Prompt to autofill the folder path. Replace the dummy path with the actual folder path. Next, use the below command to go to the folder where the files are located. In my case, I’m navigating to the D drive. Don’t forget to replace “” with the actual drive letter. Otherwise, use the below command to go to that drive. If the files you want to rename are in the C drive, skip this step. In the Command Prompt, navigate to the desired folder that contains the files that you want to rename. Windows 11 users can open the Terminal and select “Command Prompt” from the title bar dropdown menu. You can also press (Windows Key) R and type it in.
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