Batch File Renaming using Picasa
The filename structure of our cameras can be pretty annoying and not give any info. You can rename a batch of photos within a Folder with sequential numbers. Take care in selection the identifying label. No spaces – special characters (/&? Etc) and try and keep it short.
1. Select the photos within the Folder
2. Click on Picture – Batch Edits .-Rename or F2
3. Enter your identifier ( An example would be nameyearrmonth lind0912)
4. You can use a starting number with –1 and this number will increase
5. You will not there are other options which can be included in the new file name like full date and resolution
If you are storing your `photos in Folders based on Year and Month then this option will help you identify sections within the folder.
A search on the persons name will then display all the photos in a multitude of folders.
Sylvia Dec 09
