Filters
Filters Overview
Filters control which files are included in a rename operation. A file excluded by a filter appears dimmed in the file list and is skipped by all rename tasks — it won't be renamed when you click Batch Rename Files.
Available filters
| Filter | What it matches on |
|---|---|
| Name Filter | Part of the filename |
| File Type Filter | File extension(s) |
| Time Period Filter | File modification date within a range |
| Time Filter | File modification date before or after a point |
| Size Filter | File size compared to a threshold |
Inclusive vs exclusive
Every filter has a toggle that controls its mode:
- Inclusive — only files that match the filter criterion are kept active (others are excluded)
- Exclusive — files that match the filter criterion are excluded (others remain active)
For example, a File Type Filter set to jpg in Inclusive mode keeps only .jpg files. The same filter in Exclusive mode keeps everything except .jpg files.
Combining filters
You can add multiple filters to the pipeline. They work together: a file must pass all active filters to remain active. Adding a Name Filter and a Size Filter means a file must match both conditions.
Filters and task order
Filters can be placed anywhere in the pipeline, but they always affect which files are processed by all tasks. The position of a filter relative to tasks does not change which files get renamed.