Video File Renamer: Best Tools to Rename Video Files in Bulk

Video files have the worst default names. MOV_0001.mp4, VID_20240115_143022.mp4, untitled.mov - none of these tell you what's actually in the video.

The Video Naming Challenge

Typical video file chaos: - GoPro: GOPR0001.MP4 - iPhone: IMG_1234.MOV - Camera: MVI_5678.MP4 - Screen recording: Screen Recording 2024-01-15.mov

Video Renaming Solutions

Manual Approach

Fine for a few files, but content creators often have hundreds or thousands of clips.

Batch Renaming Tools

Tools like Bulk Rename Utility can: - Add prefixes/suffixes - Replace text patterns - Add sequential numbers - Insert dates

AI-Powered Video Renaming

File Renamer AI analyzes video thumbnails to understand content: - broll-coffee-pour-slowmo.mp4 - interview-john-smith-intro.mp4 - product-review-iphone-unboxing.mp4

Video Naming Conventions

For B-Roll

broll-[subject]-[action]-[speed].mp4
broll-city-traffic-timelapse.mp4
broll-hands-typing-closeup.mp4

For Project Footage

[project]-[scene]-[take]-[date].mp4
wedding-ceremony-vows-take2-2024-01-15.mp4

For YouTube/TikTok

[platform]-[topic]-[status].mp4
youtube-tech-review-draft.mp4
tiktok-cooking-tip-final.mp4

Organizing Video Libraries

/Videos/
├── projects/
│   └── 2024-01-wedding-smith/
├── b-roll/
│   ├── nature/
│   ├── urban/
│   └── lifestyle/
├── exports/
└── archive/

Best Video Renamer Tools

1. File Renamer AI - AI-powered, understands video content
2. Bulk Rename Utility - Free, pattern-based (Windows)
3. A Better Finder Rename - Mac-focused, metadata support
4. Advanced Renamer - Free, supports video metadata

Try File Renamer AI - Organize your video library intelligently.