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Number Sequence

The Number Sequence task adds an incrementing number to each filename. Numbers are assigned in the order files appear in the file list, which is controlled by the Sort By selector in the left panel.

Controls

ControlDescription
Start #The first number in the sequence (e.g., 1, 0, 100)
PaddingHow many digits the number occupies, zero-padded (e.g., 40001, 0042)
SeparatorA character placed between the number and the rest of the filename (e.g., _, -, )
@ Start / @ EndWhether the number is added before or after the existing filename

How padding works

Padding ensures all numbers occupy the same width. If your sequence goes from 1 to 500, set padding to 3 so numbers appear as 001, 002, ..., 500. This keeps filenames sorted correctly in any file manager.

Examples

10 files, Start: 1, Padding: 3, Separator: _, Position: @ Start:

Old nameNew name
sunset.jpg001_sunset.jpg
beach.jpg002_beach.jpg
mountains.jpg003_mountains.jpg

Same settings but Position: @ End:

Old nameNew name
sunset.jpgsunset_001.jpg
beach.jpgbeach_002.jpg

Tips

  • Sort your files in the left panel first, then add Number Sequence — the numbers follow the current sort order
  • Use padding equal to the number of digits in your largest number to keep filenames sortable
  • Set Separator to an empty string to attach the number directly to the filename without any gap
  • Combine with Clear All first to produce purely numeric filenames like 001.jpg, 002.jpg