# Batch Audio Rename

Batch rename audio files using patterns, text replacement, numbering, and case conversion. Returns renamed files as a ZIP download.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-batch-rename

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** batch, audio, rename, file, pattern, replace, numbering, case

## Overview

The Batch Audio Rename tool allows you to quickly rename up to 50 audio files simultaneously using customizable patterns, sequential numbering, text replacement, and case conversion. Simply upload your audio tracks, configure your naming rules, and download your organized files instantly in a single ZIP archive.

## Inputs

- **Audio Files (up to 50)** (file): Select up to 50 audio files to rename
- **Rename Pattern** (text): Use {name} for original name, {n} for number, {n:03} for padded number, {date}, {time}, {year}, {month}, {day}
- **Find Text** (text): Leave pattern empty to use this option
- **Replace With** (text): Replacement text
- **Add Prefix** (text): Text to add at the beginning
- **Add Suffix** (text): Text to add at the end (before extension)
- **Start Number** (number): Starting number for {n} placeholder
- **Case Conversion** (select)

## When to use

- When organizing a music album or podcast season that requires sequential track numbering and consistent naming formats.
- When cleaning up messy audio filenames by removing unwanted text, adding prefixes, or converting cases to title or lowercase.
- When preparing voiceover files or sound effects for game development and video editing projects that require strict naming conventions.

## How it works

- Upload up to 50 audio files that you want to rename.
- Define your renaming pattern using placeholders like {name} and {n:03}, or set up text replacement, prefixes, suffixes, and case conversion.
- Click the rename button to process your files and download the renamed audio tracks packaged in a single ZIP file.

## Use cases

- Formatting raw podcast recordings into structured episodes with sequential numbering like 'Episode_001_Intro'.
- Standardizing sound effect libraries by adding prefixes like 'SFX_' and converting all filenames to lowercase.
- Cleaning up downloaded music tracks by replacing unwanted characters and applying Title Case formatting.

## Frequently asked questions

### What placeholders can I use in the rename pattern?

You can use {name} for the original filename, {n} for sequential numbers, {n:03} for zero-padded numbers, and date tags like {year}, {month}, {day}, {date}, and {time}.

### How many audio files can I rename at once?

You can upload and rename up to 50 audio files per batch, with a total file size limit of 500 MB.

### Can I replace specific words in my audio filenames?

Yes, you can use the 'Find Text' and 'Replace With' options to swap out specific words or characters across all uploaded files.

### What file format do I receive after renaming?

The tool processes your audio files and returns them in their original formats, packaged together inside a downloadable ZIP archive.

### Can I change the letter casing of my filenames?

Yes, you can convert filenames to UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, or Sentence case using the Case Conversion dropdown.

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## Samples

- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows

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