Batch Processing

Rename hundreds or thousands of files efficiently.

Overview

Batch processing allows you to rename large numbers of files at once while maintaining performance and accuracy.

Adding Files

Drag and Drop

Drag an entire folder or multiple file selections into FilesDesk.

Folder Import

1. Click Add Folder
2. Select a directory
3. Choose to include subfolders (optional)

File List

Import a list of file paths from a text file.

Processing Options

Parallel Processing

Control how many files are processed simultaneously:

Setting	Files	Best For
Conservative	2-3	Limited resources
Balanced	5-10	Most systems
Maximum	10+	High-end systems

Preview Mode

Always preview before committing:

1. Add files
2. Click Preview All
3. Review proposed names
4. Make adjustments
5. Click Apply All

Handling Conflicts

When two files would have the same name:

• Add sequence - Append numbers: file_001.pdf, file_002.pdf
• Add timestamp - Append time: file_143022.pdf
• Skip - Leave original name
• Ask - Prompt for each conflict

Performance Tips

1. Process in batches - Split very large jobs (10,000+ files)
2. Use SSD storage - Faster read/write speeds
3. Close other apps - Free up memory and CPU
4. Use local AI - Faster than cloud for large batches

Progress Tracking

Monitor batch progress:

• Files processed / total
• Estimated time remaining
• Success / error counts
• Pause and resume support

Error Handling

If files fail to process:

1. Check the error log
2. Common issues: permissions, file locks, invalid characters
3. Retry failed files
4. Export error report for troubleshooting