Name Files with Macros, EXIF and TIFF Tags
When converting a whole range of images with reaConverter you can customize their filename using a variety of options, such as the original filename or extension, a counter that helps you keep track of how many images you have, the date, the time, the EXIF information and TIFF tags.
Do you need to automatically insert date or time references in the name of your image files when you convert them? Or perhaps add EXIF information and TIFF tags for each image? reaConverter supports an effective set of customization tools when it comes to batch image conversion and assigning particular filenames. Its enhanced features help you save time and avoid performing a dull series of repetitive operations, while obtaining filenames that change dynamically, according to your preferences.
How to name files with macros or metadata?
1. Open Images
Load all the images you intend to convert. Use the drag-and-drop tool directly into the reaConverter window or select them manually. You can also load images from text files or add entire image folders here.
2. Modify Filename
Go to the Menu button and click Saving settings
In the Modify Filename tab you will find a set of advanced customization tools that help you define a pattern for your output image filenames. Enter a radical for the filename, plus a prefix and a suffix that will change dynamically with each image.
Available options for the prefix and suffix include inserting the date and time, EXIF information and TIFF tags, a multipage counter, the image orientation or a substring of the filename. Here you can also opt for upper or lower case fonts, and for replacing certain parts of the filename.
3. Save the Result
In the Saving settings section, choose the location of your converted images.
Finally, pick the extension of the output files from the buttons placed in the lower part of the window, and then click Convert to complete the conversion process.
Video tutorial
Name Image Files with Macros, EXIF and TIFF Tags using reaConverter.
Renaming files during conversion with command-line tool
You can also rename files with macros during conversion with command-line interface, either manually or through automated scripts. reaConverter Pro includes a command-line tool called cons_rcp.exe — an advanced feature designed for professional use, available exclusively in the Pro edition.
Conversion example:
cons_rcp.exe -source_folder "C:\Path_to\input_folder\" -source_ext heic -dest_path "C:\Path_to\output_folder\" -dest_ext jpg -jpg_quality 100 -file_name_replace 1 -file_name_substring_1 "test" -file_name_substring_2 "demo"
Manual
-file_name_mask where value = string with a radical of converted filename, if you set it to then a radical of converted file will be a filename of a source file -file_name_mask_prefix where value = string with a text prefix that will be added to filename of converted files -file_name_mask_suffix where value = string with a text suffix that will be added to filename of converted files -file_name_start_number where value = initial number that will be used to create a filename of converted files -file_name_replace where value = 1 if you want to replace a substring in filename and = 0 otherwise -file_name_substring_1 where value = string to be replaced in filename -file_name_substring_2 where value = string to be replaced with in filename -file_name_lower_case_ext where value = 1 if you want to get converted files with lower case extension and = 0 otherwise -file_name_case_option where value = 0 for no change of converted filenames and = 1 for changing case according to "Case_option" -file_name_change_case where value = 0 for lower case and = 1 for upper case
You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.
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