It is distributed as a simple ZIP archive without installation application. It is called Multi-File Renamer and is available for free download on JJC Software website.

There are many free and paid stand-alone file renamers with various features, but we have selected one that is small, free and easy to use for our topic. Use Multi-File Renamer to change file extension of multiple files You can also use Ctrl+M shortcut.Ĭlick in the Extension box, delete the option and type a new file extension, which you want to associate with multiple files.Ĭlick on Start! button and wait until the Total Commander will rename files. Go to the Files menu and select Multi-Rename Tool. If you want to rename all files in the folder you can use * key, or Ctrl+A shortcut to select all files. Navigate to the folder, where are stored files that will be renamed. Total Commander for Windows is free and much more comfortable file manager that also contains handy utility for renaming multiple files called Multi-Rename Tool. Use Total Commander to change file extension of multiple filesĭisadvantage of the first guide is to have basic knowledge about Windows Command line and its commands. Wait a second till Windows renames the file extensions. Ren *.old file extension *.new file extension or ren *.* *.new file extensionĬommand Prompt ren command syntax for renaming file extensions Navigate to the folder where files are stored and type command: In Windows 8 open Metro UI → type cmd and press Enter. Open command line Start → Accessories → Command line or type cmd.exe to Start menu search bar. Open Windows Explorer, create a new folder and copy files that will be renamed to it. The easiest way how to change file extensions of multiple files without other software is to use command line. Use Windows command line to change file extension of multiple files You can select your the way that fits you best to change file extension of multiple files. How to use Multi-File Renamer to change file extension of multiple files.How to use Total Commander to change file extension of multiple files.How to use Windows command line to change file extension of multiple files.Luckily, there are possibilities how to do this job easy in just a few minutes and we will show you some of them. It is very annoying, when you need to change extension of multiple files one by one.

Multiple file renaming tool