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404.Batch file rename -- How to sort the files by number, and batch rename them?

User: editor -- 2010-01-26
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Type: Batch file rename   
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How to sort the files by number, and batch rename them?

I have some files with name a1.jpg, a2.jpg, a3.jpg, ... a9.jpg,a10.jpg, how to sort them by the order of number(which is 1,2,3,..9,10,...), instead of string(which is 1,10,11,12,...19,2,20,21)? And the new file name should be new0001.jpg, new0002.jpg, new0003.jpg, ...
Input Sample:
1.jpg
2.jpg
...
9.jpg
10.jpg
11.jpg
...
Output Sample:
0001.jpg
0002.jpg
0003.jpg
...
0010.jpg
0011.jpg
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" to finish following steps.
1. ctrl-B open 'Batch Runner' window
2. drag jpg files from file browser to 'Batch Runner' window
3. click 'Input file' column title, file will be automatically sorted by the number, 2 will be in front of 11.
4. check 'Set output file name' option, and set the entry at right to:

5. click "File Rename", done!

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