Can I rename multiple files in Google Drive at once?

Yes. Select multiple files with checkboxes, or use “Select all” to pick every file in a folder, then apply a rename mode to all of them in a single batch job.

Does Google Drive have a built-in bulk rename feature?

No. Google Drive’s native interface only lets you rename one file at a time. DriveBatcher adds bulk rename capability without requiring you to download files or use Google Apps Script.

What rename modes are supported?

Four modes: find-and-replace (swap text in filenames), add prefix (text at the start), add suffix (text at the end), and auto-numbering (sequential numbers with a starting index and optional separator).

Does bulk rename change the file contents?

No. DriveBatcher only updates the file name. The document, spreadsheet, image, or any content inside stays exactly the same.

Can I rename files inside a folder, not just the root?

Yes. Navigate into any folder and select files there, or select the folder itself to rename every file inside it. DriveBatcher works at any folder depth.

How many files can I rename per batch?

Up to 200 files per batch on the free plan, and up to 10,000 per batch on paid plans. Your first operations are free to try.

Is it safe to grant access to my Google Drive?

Yes. DriveBatcher uses scoped OAuth access — you choose which folders it can access, and you can revoke access anytime from your Google Account or the DriveBatcher Dashboard. We never store your files.

Can I use find and replace across filenames?

Yes. The find-and-replace mode lets you specify text to find (e.g., “final”) and text to replace it with (e.g., “v2”), applied across every selected filename in one pass.

How do I add a prefix to multiple files in Google Drive?

Select the files, choose the “prefix” mode, enter the text you want to add to the beginning of each filename (e.g., “2026-Q1-”), and run the batch. Every selected file gets the prefix.

Which cloud drives are supported?

Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Connect all three accounts and switch between them from the Drive page. Bulk rename works the same way across all supported drives.

What happens if a rename fails on one file?

Each file is processed independently. If one file fails (e.g., due to a permission issue), the rest of the batch continues. You can see per-file status in the Jobs page and retry failed files.

Bulk rename

Google Drive batch rename — hundreds of files at once

Batch rename Google Drive files in a single job: find-and-replace, add prefixes or suffixes, or auto-number an entire folder. No installs, no scripts, scoped access.

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DriveBatcher rename interface: select files, choose prefix mode, and run batch

How it works

Three steps, one batch

No installs, no scripts — connect, select, and run.

Connect Google Drive

Select the files

Open a folder and tick every file you want to rename — or select an entire folder and all its contents in one go.

Pick a mode and run

Choose find-and-replace, prefix, suffix, or auto-numbering, then run the batch. Every file is logged in job history.

How to

How to batch rename files in Google Drive

A step-by-step walkthrough — from connecting your Drive to running your first rename batch.

Connect your Google Drive

Click “Start free” and sign in with Google. DriveBatcher requests scoped access — you choose which folders it can see.

Open the folder with your files

From the Drive page, navigate to the folder containing the files you want to rename. You can also search by filename.

Select files to rename

Tick individual files, or use “Select all” to pick every file in the folder. Up to 10,000 files per batch on paid plans.

Choose a rename mode

Pick find-and-replace (swap text), prefix (add to the start), suffix (add to the end), or numbering (sequential numbers).

Preview and run

Review the changes before confirming. Click “Run batch” and DriveBatcher processes every file in the background.

Check job history

Every run is logged in the Jobs page with per-file status. If a name needs adjusting, just run another batch.

Before and after example: six IMG_ files renamed to q1-report-001 through q1-report-006 using prefix + auto-number mode

What you get

Built for bulk

Every action runs as a background job with per-file results.

Find & replace

Swap a word, date, or project code across many filenames in one pass.

Add prefix / suffix

Stamp “2026-Q1-” or “-final” onto dozens of files at once.

Auto-number

Turn IMG_0001 into report-001, report-002… with a starting index and separator.

Preview & history

Each run becomes a job with per-file results you can re-check anytime.

Safe & scoped

Access is limited to the folders you pick and revocable from your Dashboard.

Folders included

Works on every file inside the folder you select, not just the root level.

Who uses it

Built for people drowning in unnamed files

If you’ve ever renamed files one by one, you know the pain. Here’s who batch-renames the most.

Photographers

Rename hundreds of photos from IMG_1234 to client-name-001 in one batch.

Marketers

Standardize campaign assets with quarter-prefixes and consistent naming across teams.

Admins & IT

Enforce file naming conventions across shared drives without manual enforcement.

Students

Rename lecture notes, assignments, and research files with course codes and dates.

Content creators

Organize video, audio, and thumbnail assets with consistent naming before editing.

Legal & finance

Rename documents with case numbers, client IDs, or date prefixes for compliance.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before your first batch.

Connect your Google Drive to DriveBatcher, select the files or folder, choose a rename mode (find-and-replace, prefix, suffix, or numbering), and run the batch. Every file is renamed in the background and logged in job history.

Ready when you are

Rename your Drive files in one batch.

Connect Google Drive, pick a folder, and run. Your first 200 renames are free.