Whether it’s to give them a more meaningful name or change the extension all at once, renaming in bulk can be a useful tool when managing files. Fortunately, there are three ways you can do just that in Windows 10.
How to rename files in bulk using File Explorer
It might not be obvious, but you can still use File Explorer to rename files in bulk: Unfortunately, this process doesn’t work when changing the file type on bulk. You can tick the box next to ‘File name extensions’ under the view menu, but you’ll then have to change them one at a time. It’s also worth making sure you don’t convert a file into something that can no longer be opened, like a .jpg to a .doc. If you’d prefer, you can also bulk rename files using PowerToys on Windows 10. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
