Rename file

Dealing with a large number of files that have randomly generated filenames can be a challenging and time-consuming task. Manual renaming or relying on complicated software, bash commands, or terminal operations may not offer the most efficient solution. That's where the Rename file automation comes in.

The Rename file automation is designed to rename a list of files at once using data fields extracted from your workflow. With this automation, you can streamline your file management process by assigning meaningful and relevant names to your files, based on the data retrieved from your workflow.

For example, if you created screenshots for a list of URLs, you can now automatically rename each file based on the website name or URL, instead of the dynamically generated file name.

This works for any file type including image, audio. video, or any document format.

Different ways to use the Rename file automation:

• Via the Data input automation (using the Manual paste / List of inputs option) to automatically rename the list of URLs.
• Via the Data input automation (using the Upload file / CSV file option) to rename files in a local CSV file.

How to use the Rename file automation via a Data input:

Step 1: Create a blank workflow from your dashboard and choose Data input as the starting point.
Step 2: Paste the list of inputs (manual paste) or upload the CSV file (upload file) to rename files.
Step 3: Search for the Rename file automation and add it to your workflow.
Step 4: Next, choose the source as Data input.
Step 5: Click continue to run or schedule the workflow.