Bulk Rename PDFs
Rename many PDFs at once using an Excel list of old/new names (template provided), and download them all as a .zip.
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Sign up free Log inStep 1 — get the template before you add any files
Renaming works from an Excel list, so the PDFs' exact current filenames need to already be in a spreadsheet before you upload anything.
Download the blank rename templateFill in each file's Old Filename and New Filename, then come back here and add your PDFs (loose, or as a .zip/.rar) plus this filled-in Excel file together. Priced at 3 PDFs per credit — a PDF with no matching row is skipped and never charged.
Drag & drop files here
or
2–300 files - PDFs directly, or bundled in a .zip/.rar
How to use Bulk Rename PDFs
How to bulk rename PDF files with an Excel list – step by step
Rename hundreds of PDFs in one go. Bulk Rename PDFs uses a simple Excel template - old name and new name - and returns a ZIP with every file correctly renamed.
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Download the Excel template
Press Download the Excel template on the page and open it in Excel. Fill the Old Filename column with the current file names and the New Filename column with what you want.
Step 1: Download the Excel template -
Drop your PDFs and the Excel file
Drop all the PDFs and the filled Excel sheet together on the upload box (or a ZIP of PDFs plus the sheet).
Step 2: Drop your PDFs and the Excel file -
Check the list
You should see every PDF and the Excel file listed. Remove anything that does not belong.
Step 3: Check the list -
Press Run
Press the Run button; each PDF is matched with its new name.
Step 4: Press Run -
Download the renamed files
Press Download to get a ZIP of the renamed PDFs.
Step 5: Download the renamed files
Quick tips
- Old names must match exactly, including .pdf at the end.
- Use PDF Filenames to Excel to list current names automatically.
- Avoid characters such as / \ : * ? in new names.
Common problems & fixes
- It says no rows were found
- Use the provided template and keep the headings Old Filename and New Filename.
- A file was not renamed
- Check for spelling or extra spaces in its Old Filename cell.
- Two files share one new name
- Give each file a unique new name.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rename many PDF files at once?
Fill the Excel template, upload it with the PDFs and download the ZIP.
Does bulk rename change the content of PDFs?
No, only the file names change.
Can I rename files inside a ZIP?
Yes - upload the ZIP along with the Excel list.
How many files can I rename?
Up to 300 files per run.