Digitally storing files has become a norm on a daily basis. Everyday, users log onto their computers and end up saving multiple files. Some professions require storing several copies just for record keeping purposes as well. The fact of the matter is that original files cannot be shared everytime due to privacy and security concerns. As a result, there is a need to copy files with new names without changing the originals. Let’s take a look at how you can do that.
Download the Program
The first thing you are going to do is download the program that is going to let you copy files. Keep in mind that while hunting for the right program, you will come across a variety of options. Not every option is going to be free of cost and effective.
In this case, you are going to download Easy File Renamer that is not only user friendly but also equipped with several important features. Once you have downloaded the program, you will launch it.
Rename the Files
The next step is going to be renaming files. Locate the original file and make copies using the ‘Copy’ feature of Easy File Renamer. As you can see in the screenshot below, you will need to locate and upload the files or folders. The program will upload the files and require a path.
This path is the location where the copied files are going to be stored. Once they are copied, you can rename the files without having changed the original content and data. The best part about this is that you can use the same tool to rename the files as well.
Since the tool itself is essentially a renaming application, you can upload the copied files and rename based on your needs and preferences. But, if you are in a hurry, you can apply the renaming rules while the files are being copied as well.
This allows you to rename the files either individually or in bulk before the copying process begins. Make sure that you create backup first to prevent any confusions or complications later on.
Renaming Rules
Easy File Renamer is equipped with several renaming features. You add numbers, prefix, suffix and lower and upper case etc. At the same time, you can choose to rename files individually or in batches. It also allows you to use multiple renaming rules based on how you wish to rename files.
Furthermore, if you wish to rename folders, know that, Easy File Renamer can do that as well.
Rename Cloud Files
The previously mentioned steps were limited to files stored on your personal computer. If you do not prefer downloading files and cluttering your personal computer, Easy File Renamer also allows you to rename files in cloud platforms.
All you need to do is access using the cloud account where your files are stored. You can either download the files first and rename and upload them again. Or, you can rename directly on the cloud if time is short.
Furthermore, Easy File Renamer is compatible with Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox etc. So, you won’t have any problem renaming files.
Rename Music Files
The process of renaming and copying music files is equally convenient. You will have to upload the files or the folders onto the software. Once the files are uploaded, you can filter out files by selecting them individually or apply changes to the entire batch.
In addition to your personal computer, you can also load files from iTunes. Easy File Renamer will also highlight the status of the files in the extreme right corner as ‘Fixing Needed’. This further helps rename the files according to the information missing.
Upon completion of the renaming process, you can further create copies either manually or using the Easy Copy feature.
