How to Rename Files like a Pro in Linux (+ my formula for organizing & declutter)
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Have you ever struggled with keeping your files perfectly organized? In this video, I’ll share my personal formula and process for file organization on Linux, covering everything from folder structures to batch renaming. As a self-proclaimed data hoarder, I’ve learned the hard way how quickly files can get out of control.
I'll walk you through my naming system and show you how to speed up renaming with keyboard shortcuts, built-in file manager tools, and powerful batch renaming software like KRename. Whether you're a creative professional or just someone who wants a clutter-free system, this guide will help you take control of your files efficiently!
🔹 *Topics Covered:*
✔ ️ The best file naming schemes for easy searching
✔ ️ Hidden shortcuts to speed up renaming
✔ ️ How to bulk rename files with KRename
✔ ️ My personal workflow for managing massive amounts of data
Links:
KRenamehttps://apps.kde.org/krename/khttps://flathub.org/apps/org.kde.krename.krename
Linux Mint'https://github.com/linuxmint/bulkynt/bulky
https://github.com/qarmin/szyszka/https://flathub.org/apps/com.github.qarmin.szyszkahub.q...
Thunar https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/thunar/startar/start
More naming schemes you https://tuxdigital.com/videos/how-to-rename-files-like-a-pro-on-linux-my-formula-for-organizing-and-declutterw-to-...
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:17 who am i
01:13 Needing to find a way to implement the solution
01:32 Quick tips for file mangement to start off
03:19 My formula for organizing files
03:34 Naming Scheme 1
04:29 Naming Scheme 2
05:19 Naming Scheme 3
06:04 Why I use hyphens, not underscores
07:55 Here's options for bulk renaming apps
08:33 Why I prefer KRename
09:03 Getting started with KRename
09:23 Where to put the files
09:53 Plugins
10:49 Filename tab
11:33 Numbering Sequence without custom
12:14 Custom naming of filenames
12:28 Function Finder
12:48 Why I prefer custom name over the basic prefix / suffix
13:33 First custom method
14:47 Changing extensions
15:17 Advanced Filename vs Simple Filename
16:14 Adding prefixes & suffixes in custom
16:40 Search and Replace
17:44 Adding metadata from the file to the filename
19:19 Date functions
20:14 Uppercase and lowercase filenames in Custom
20:35 Stripping out special characters
21:58 Truncating filenames
22:08 I found something Advanced does easier than Simple mode
22:57 Back to truncating
23:43 Adding folder names to the filename
24:58 speaking of KDE, here's 17 hidden gems of KDE Plasma
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