Batch rename screenshots by date

To batch rename screenshots by date, you can follow these steps using either a Windows PC or a Mac.

For Windows:

1. Select Screenshots: Open the folder containing the screenshots. Select all the screenshots you want to rename by pressing Ctrl + A or selecting them manually.

2. Right-click: Once all files are selected, right-click on one of the files. From the context menu, click on Rename.

3. Rename with Date Format: In the file name box, type the desired name format. For instance, you can use the format Screenshot-YYYY-MM-DD. Press Enter. Windows will automatically append numbers to avoid duplicates, like Screenshot-2025-05-18 (1), Screenshot-2025-05-18 (2), etc.

4. Using a Script (for more advanced users):

   • Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the start menu search.

   • Navigate to the folder where the screenshots are located using the cd command. For example:

     bash
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     cd C:UsersYourUsernamePicturesScreenshots
     

   • Run the following command to rename the screenshots with the current date:

     perl
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     for %F in (*.png) do ren "%F" "Screenshot-%date:~10,4%-%date:~4,2%-%date:~7,2%.png"
     

   This command will rename all .png screenshots with the current date.

For Mac:

1. Select Screenshots: Open Finder and navigate to the folder containing the screenshots. Select the screenshots you want to rename by holding down the Command key while selecting each file or use Command + A to select all.

2. Batch Rename: Right-click on one of the selected screenshots and choose Rename X items (where X is the number of screenshots).

3. Choose Date Format:

   • From the dropdown menu, choose Format.

   • In the new fields, set the name format to Custom Format.

   • Set the Name Format to something like Screenshot and set the Start numbers at option to 1 or any other number you prefer.

   • For the Date option, you can manually edit the file names to include the date format you prefer (e.g., Screenshot-YYYY-MM-DD).

4. Using Automator (Advanced):

   • Open Automator and create a new Workflow.

   • Add the Rename Finder Items action.

   • Choose Add Date or Time from the options and select your preferred date format.

   • Run the workflow on your selected screenshots.

Let me know if you’d like a more detailed guide or need help with a specific method!