REN, a multiple file renaming utility with GUI

REN = renaming utility with a GUI. It was inspired by Quan's post on Blinkdagger.com

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REN is a renaming utility with a GUI and several options. It was inspired by Quan's post on Blinkdagger where he had to rename hundreds of files: http://blinkdagger.com/matlab/matlab-batch-processing-a-group-of-files

Options include:
- Modes for adding prefix or suffix to filename, or changing file extension
- Can add custom text, or number series to the filenames
- Copy renamed files, or move them (deletes source file)
- Select multiple files using common filters, or sorted by attributes

Cite As

Rob Slazas (2026). REN, a multiple file renaming utility with GUI (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/23401-ren-a-multiple-file-renaming-utility-with-gui), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

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1.0.0.0