Thunar Bulk Rename
The Xfce file manager includes graphical bulk file renaming with several naming operations.
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Thunar Bulk Rename is the bulk renaming dialog in Thunar, the file manager of the Xfce desktop environment. It changes the names of several files at once based on a selected criterion. It can be opened by running Thunar -B, or by selecting two or more files in Thunar and pressing F2 or choosing Edit → Bulk Rename.
The renamers can be applied to the file name, the suffix, or both. Choosing a criterion shows a preview of the new names before the change is made. Thunar's documentation lists the renamers it currently supports. Some options depend on plugins: audio tag renaming requires the media-tags plugin, and other renamers must be installed as Thunar plugins.
Key features
- Applies renaming to file names, suffixes, or both
- Inserts a date or time into file names
- Adds numbering, inserts or overwrites characters, or removes characters
- Searches for text in file names and replaces it
- Converts names to UPPERCASE, lowercase, Camelcase, or Sentence case
- Shows a preview of new names before renaming
Best for: Xfce and Thunar users who need to rename several files at once without using a command-line tool.
Good for
- Free and open source
- Shows a preview of the new names before changes are applied
- Can change file names, suffixes, or both
Watch out for
- Audio tag renaming requires the media-tags plugin
- Additional renamers are available only as Thunar plugins
- Supports only the renamers listed in the documentation, which describes them as currently supported
Thunar Bulk Rename at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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Thunar Bulk Rename FAQ
How can I see what the new file names will be before renaming?
When a criterion is selected from the picklist, a preview of the changes appears in the New Name column.
Can the renaming apply to the suffix as well as the name?
Yes. Renamers can be applied to the name of the files, the suffix, or both.
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