Batch Rename

Rename image datasets and annotations with custom patterns, prefixes, suffixes, and sequential numbering, including preview and undo support.

Batch rename images and corresponding annotation files with customizable patterns. Use when user needs to rename image datasets with sequential numbers, prefixes, or custom patterns.

Features

• Sequential Numbering: Add sequential numbers to filenames
• Custom Prefix/Suffix: Add prefix or suffix to filenames
• Annotation Aware: Rename corresponding annotation files together
• Handle Missing: Gracefully handle images without annotation files
• Preview Mode: Preview changes before applying
• Undo Support: Restore original filenames

Usage

# Rename with sequential numbers
python scripts/rename.py rename /path/to/images/ --pattern "img_{:04d}"

# Rename with prefix
python scripts/rename.py rename /path/to/images/ --prefix "dataset1_"

# Rename images and annotations together
python scripts/rename.py rename /path/to/images/ --pattern "img_{:04d}" --annotations /path/to/labels/

# Preview first
python scripts/rename.py rename /path/to/images/ --pattern "img_{:04d}" --preview

Examples

$ python scripts/rename.py rename ./images --pattern "img_{:04d}" --annotations ./labels

Found 100 images
Preview (first 10):
  image1.jpg -> img_0001.jpg
  image2.jpg -> img_0002.jpg
  image3.jpg -> img_0003.jpg
  ...

Apply changes? (y/n): y
✓ Renamed 100 images
✓ Renamed 95 annotation files

Pattern Options

• {:04d} - Sequential number with leading zeros
• {date} - Current date (YYYYMMDD)
• {original} - Original filename without extension

Installation

No additional installation required.

Options

• --pattern: Output filename pattern
• --prefix: Add prefix to filename
• --suffix: Add suffix to filename
• --start: Starting number for sequential renaming
• --annotations: Path to annotation files (will be renamed together)
• --preview: Preview changes without applying
• --force: Overwrite existing files