Rename Files and Folders

Descriptive file and folder names make it easier to search and organize your media in Mylio Photos. You can rename photos, videos, and documents individually or in batches, either during import or at any time afterward. Folders can also be renamed directly within Mylio Photos, helping you maintain a clean and consistent folder structure without leaving the app.

Renaming Files

Mylio Photos gives you several ways to rename your photos, videos, and documents—whether you’re updating a single file name or applying changes to a group. Choose the method that best fits your workflow by expanding the options below.

Renaming a Photo, Video, or Document

Mylio Photos offers two easy ways to rename individual files—either directly from the Info Panel or through the Actions menu. Both methods are useful for giving your files more descriptive, searchable names as you organize your library.

To rename a single file using the Info Panel:

1. Select the photo, video, or document you want to rename.
2. Click the Info icon at the top of the right sidebar to open the Info Panel.
3. Click the File Name field, enter a new name, and press Enter to apply the change.

This method is ideal for quickly updating individual file names while reviewing metadata or making other adjustments.

To rename a single file from the Actions menu:

1. Select the photo, video, or document you want to rename.
2. Right-click the file or tap the Actions Menu icon in the right sidebar.
3. Choose Rename File.

4. This will open the Info Panel with the file name highlighted. Simply edit the name in the text field and press Enter to save the change.

Batch Rename a Group of Files

If you have a group of photos, videos, or documents that need similar descriptive names, batch renaming can help you rename them quickly and consistently.

*NOTE: To use batch rename, you must be in the Everything Space with no filters applied.

To batch rename files:

1. Select multiple files in the grid view.
2. Right-click your selection or tap the Actions Menu icon in the right sidebar and select Rename Files.

3. Choose a naming pattern:
   • Prefix-Sequence – Enter custom prefix and apply automatic numbering.
     • Example: flowers1.jpg, flowers2.jpg, flowers3.jpg
   • Year-Month-Day-# – Uses each file’s capture date (from metadata) as the prefix.
     • Example: 2006-04-08-1.jpg, 2006-04-08-2.jpg, 2006-04-08-3.jpg
   • Year-Month-# – Uses the year and month from the metadata.
     • Example: 2006-04-1.jpg, 2006-04-08-2.jpg, 2006-04-3.jpg
   • Camera-# – Uses the camera model (from metadata) as the prefix.
     • Example: Canon EOS Digital Rebel-1.jpg, Canon EOS Digital Rebel-2.jpg, Canon EOS Digital Rebel-3.jpg
   • Custom – Create your own naming template using variables such as date, sequence number, or custom text.
     • Example: A template like {d}_flowers_{n4} would generate 20060408-flowers-0001.jpg, 20060408-flowers-0002.jpg
     • For a full list of custom renaming options and variables, scroll down to the Custom File Naming reference section.
4. Once you’ve selected your file naming format, click Rename Files to apply the changes.

Renaming Folders

Giving your folders clear, descriptive names makes it easier to manage and navigate your Mylio Photos Library. You can rename any folder directly from the Info Panel or through the Actions Menu, depending on your preference.

Renaming a Folder from the Info Panel

To rename a Folder from the Info Panel:

1. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar, and select the folder you want to rename.
2. Click the info icon at the top of the right sidebar to open the Info Panel.
3. Locate the Folder Name, then click on the name field to edit the name.

4. Enter the new name and press Enter to save.

Renaming a Folder from the Actions Menu

To rename a Folder from the Actions Menu:

1. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar, and select a folder.
2. Right-click your selection or tap the Actions Menu icon in the right sidebar.
3. Select Rename Folder

4. This will open the Info Panel with the folder name highlighted. Click into the text field to edit the name.

Custom Renaming Options

Selecting the Custom File Naming option allows you to define exactly what information appears in your filenames. You can combine metadata fields, custom text, and sequence numbers to create a naming format that fits your workflow.

Expand the list below to view all available parameters, along with descriptions and examples for each.

Custom Filename Options

Code	Description	Example
{a}	Abbreviated weekday name	Fri
{A}	Full weekday name	Friday
{b}	Abbreviated month name	Sep
{B}	Full month name	September
{c}	Camera serial number	026401
{CY}	Current year	2022
{CM}	Current month	01 to 12
{CD}	Current day of the month	01 to 31
{CT}	Current time HHMMSS	101259
{d}	Date YYMMDD	230918 (for September 18, 2023)
{D}	Day of the month	01 to 31
{F}	Name of the folder that contains the media	Vacation2015 (for a folder named Vacation2015)
{h}	Hour – 12 hour clock	01 to 12
{H}	Hour – 24 hour clock	00 to 23
{i}	Abbreviated camera name	5D (for Canon EOS 5D)
{I}	Full camera name	Canon EOS 5D
{j}	Day of the year	001 to 366
{m}	Month	01 to 12
{M}	Minutes	00 to 59
{n1}	Sequnce	1, 12, 150
{n2}	Sequence with padding for 1-9	01, 12, 150
{n3}	Sequence with padding for 1-99	001, 012, 150
{n4}	Sequence with padding for 1-999	0001, 0012, 0150
{o}	Image file name without the extension	IMG_332 (for IMG_332.jpg)
{p}	Lowercase am/pm indicator	pm
{P}	Uppercase am/pm indicator	PM
{q}	Quarter	Q{q} (shows Q2 for June)
{S}	Seconds	00 to 59
{t}	Time HHMMSS	101259
{y}	Abbreviated year	23 (for 2023)
{Y}	Year	2023