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1126.Batch file rename -- How to change date from ddmmyy to yymmdd in multiple filenames?

User: Russel Wheatley -- 2013-09-08 << 1125 1127 >>

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Type: Batch file rename

Description:

I need to change the first six characters of a file name date from ddmmyy to yymmdd leaving the rest of the characters unchanged. EG: "210970 abcd.mp3" to "700921 abcd.mp3"

Input Sample:

210970 abcd.mp3

Output Sample:

700921 abcd.mp3

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. open "Tools->Batch Runner" menu
2. drag multiple files from window file browser to "Batch Runner" window
3. change "set output filename" to:

4. make sure the new filename preview at output file column is correct
5. click "file rename", done.

Screenshot 1: Batch_Runner_Window

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