MKey 1.3.5 – Batch File Renaming

File naming can be a tedious,repetitive chore—especially for photographers,content creators,and data organizers. MKey 1.3.5 is a lightweight Windows tool that simplifies and accelerates batch file renaming. With intuitive pattern-based rules,metadata tagging,previews,and undo support,it’s ideal for professionals and casual users who need clean,consistent filenames and see MapKeyboard .

🔑 Core Features

🧩 Pattern-Based Renaming

Define custom templates using tokens like {name},{date},{seq},and {ext} to rename large groups of files in just a few clicks.

🗓 Date-Time Insertion

Embed file creation or modification timestamps into filenames with customizable formats,helping with chronological organization of photo and document archives.

🔢 Sequence Numbering

Add sequential numbering (e.g. 001,002…) to files,control start value,zero-padding,and order,useful when creating image galleries or versioned datasets.

🎛 Metadata Support

Extract metadata such as EXIF data from photos (camera model,date taken) and include it in filenames automatically.

🔍 Live Preview Mode

See exactly how filenames will look before committing changes,with side-by-side comparisons for verification.

↩️ Safe Undo

Revert any batch rename instantly,ensuring no accidental renames remain permanent.

🎯 Flexible Selection Tools

Filter file lists by extension,size,date,and custom text;choose only what matters for bulk operations.

🛠 Lightweight &Portable

Fast,minimal UI,minimal system impact,and portable by design—no installation required.

🆕 What’s New in Version 1.3.5

• Improved performance on large batches with 10k+ files.

• Enhanced EXIF parsing,capturing more detailed metadata.

• Preview accuracy fixes for ambiguous filename patterns.

• Bug fixes:resolved issues with metadata token errors on certain image formats;improved undo reliability.

• User interface tweaks:clearer error messages and layout adjustments for better usability.

🧑‍💻 Use Cases

• Photographers: Rename thousands of photos from events with patterns like Wedding_{date}_{seq}.jpg.

• Content Creators: Prep video files as ProjectName_Ep{seq}_{date}.mp4 for consistency.

• Office Teams: Organize scanned documents with names like Invoice_{date}_#001.pdf.

• Developers: Manage code or build artifacts with smart numbering and version tags.

• Archivists: Sort historical files or research data using metadata-driven names.

✅ Benefits at a Glance