Random Filenames From A Text File?

[megler]

I did search this before posting, but didn't see what I was looking for. I have a lot of pics I want to rename to more keyword specific names. Is there a way to do this? I have my keywords in a CSV file, but not sure how to take them and attach the in bulk to the photos. It can be random, as all the keywords are related and all the photos revolve around the topic, but when I read the directions, all I saw was how to do this with individual filename/files.

Thanks!

Marceia

[megler]

So is this just not possible?

[jimwillsher]

No I don't think this is possible. Your best option will be to import the CSV ito Excel and generate names there, and use the Import Rename Pairs option.


Jim

[megler]

Thanks Jim!

Ok, I'm good with the first half of that - import csv into excel. Where can I look to learn how to do the second half?

generate names there, and use the Import Rename Pairs option

Thanks again,

Marceia

[jimwillsher]

Hi,

It's in the manual. Basically you need to generate pipe-separate names, e.g.

Oldname.ext|Newname.ext
Oldname.ext|Newname.ext
Oldname.ext|Newname.ext
Oldname.ext|Newname.ext
Oldname.ext|Newname.ext



Jim

[megler]

oh, ok. duh. yes it is. I thought you were referring to something different. my apologies.