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Renaming files in Ubuntu 24.04 can make them easier to manage as well as find. It helps organize your files better and can be important for scripts or programs that need specific file names. Renaming files can also improve security by avoiding default names that might reveal sensitive information. In addition, it keeps your file system consistent, which is beneficial for both professional as well as personal use. Overall, renaming files is a simple but effective way to optimize file organization.

This article will explain several possible ways to rename files in Ubuntu 24.04.

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How to Rename File in Ubuntu 24.04: Using GUI &
Terminal
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by Karim Buzdar
December 3, 2024
Renaming files in Ubuntu 24.04 can make them easier to manage as well as find. It helps
organize your files better and can be important for scripts or programs that need specific
file names. Renaming files can also improve security by avoiding default names that
might reveal sensitive information. In addition, it keeps your file system consistent, which
is beneficial for both professional as well as personal use. Overall, renaming files is a
simple but effective way to optimize file organization.
This article will explain several possible ways to rename files in Ubuntu 24.04. The
supported content is given below:
How to Rename File in Ubuntu 24.04?
Method 1: Using the Command Line
Method 2: Using the Bash Script
Method 3: Using the GUI
Conclusion

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How to Rename File in Ubuntu 24.04?
Renaming files can be done through several methods. Here are all the possible ways:
Method 1: Using the Command Line
On Ubuntu 24.04, renaming a file is straightforward through the command line. Here are
a couple of commands to accomplish this task:
1. mv Command:
The mv command is commonly utilized to move files, but it can also rename them. The
syntax is:
mv old_file new_file
In this syntax, old_file and new_file represent the original and replaced files,
respectively.
Renaming Single File
For instance, to rename a file from linuxworld.txt to new_linuxworld.txt, utilize the mv
command as below:
mv linuxworld.txt new_linuxworld.txt
Renaming Multiple Files
In Ubuntu 24.04, renaming multiple files using the mv command can be done efficiently
with a loop. Here’s a simple example to rename all .txt files by adding a prefix “new_” as
below:
for file in .txt; do mv "$file" "new_$file"; done

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This script renames file1.txt to new_file1.txt, file2.txt to new_file2.txt, and so on.
2. rename Command:
The rename command is more flexible as well as powerful, especially for batch renaming.
The basic usage of rename command with the syntax is given below:
rename 's/oldname/newname/' filename
The above syntax uses sed to replace “oldname” with “newname” in the specified
filename.
However, the rename command is not pre-installed. Let’s install it using the package
manager:
sudo apt install rename
Renaming Single File
In our Ubuntu system, the old_linuxworld.txt file is already located. Let’s rename the
single .txt file by replacing old with new in their filenames with the help of the rename
command:
rename 's/old/new/' old_linuxworld.txt

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Renaming Multiple Files
For example, to rename all .txt files by replacing old with new in their filenames, users
can utilize the rename command:
rename 's/old/new/' *.txt
In the above output, users can verify that renames old_file1.txt to new_file1.txt,
old_file2.txt to new_file2.txt, and so on.
3. mmv Command:
Renaming files using the mmv command is efficient, especially for handling multiple files
at once.
For this, users can utilize the mmv command to rename single or multiple files. The
syntax is given below:
mmv old_file new_file
In this syntax, old_file represents the original file and new_file identifies the replaced file.
The mmv command is another tool for batch renaming. It also needs to be installed:
sudo apt install mmv

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Renaming a Single File
For instance, to rename file.txt to renamed_file.txt, the user can run the below mmv
command:
mmv file.txt renamed_file.txt
The above command renames the file.txt to renamed_file.txt in the current directory.
Renaming Multiple Files
Users can also rename all .txt files in the directory by adding prefixes. For instance, add
a “new” prefix to all files in the same directory with the help of mmv command:
mmv "file*.txt" "newfile#1.txt"

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This section assists users in renaming files in Ubuntu 24.04 using the command line.
Method 2: Using the Bash Script
Renaming files using scripts can be quite efficient. Here’s a simple instruction to assist
users create a script for renaming files:
Renaming a Single File
Let’s write a simple bash script for renaming files. Here’s an example script to add a prefix
new to the .txt file with mv command:
#!/bin/bash
'
mv file.txt newfile.txt
Now, save this script as rename_file.sh, make it executable with the chmod utility and
finally run the script file:
sudo chmod +x rename_file.sh./rename_file.sh
Renaming Multiple Files
If users are required to rename multiple files, they can utilize a loop. For instance, rename
all .txt files by adding new at the start of files:
#!/bin/bash
'
for a in .txt; do
'
mv -- "$a" "new_${a}";
'
done

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This script loops through all .txt files in the current directory and adds a new prefix.
After that, save this script as rename_file.sh, then, permit execution with the chmod
command, and, run it:
sudo chmod +x rename_file.sh./rename_file.sh
Method 3: Using the GUI
Renaming a file in Ubuntu 24.04 using the GUI is a simple process. Here’s how users can
do it on the File Manager:
First, right-click on the file that users need to rename. Then, pick the “Rename” option
from the menu as below:

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Now, enter the new name as “replaced_file.txt” and hit the “Rename” button:
Alternatively, users can also select the file and press F2 by typing the new file name.
Note: Remember, only the first part of the file name is selected by default, not the file
extension.
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Renaming a file in Ubuntu 24.04 is possible through the graphical interface or the
terminal. Using the GUI, right-click on the file, pick the “Rename” option, enter the name,
and hit Enter. To rename a file in Ubuntu 24.04 using the command line, use the mv,
rename, mmv commands by mentioning the name of the old as well as new files. These
commands effectively rename the file to a new name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I rename a file using the terminal in Ubuntu 24.04?
To rename a file in Ubuntu using the terminal, use the mv (move) command. The syntax
is:'mv old_filename new_filename'For example, if you want to rename a file called
document.txt to notes.txt, you would use:' mv document.txt notes.txt
Is there a graphical way to rename a file in Ubuntu 24.04?
Yes, you can rename files using the file manager (Nautilus). To do this:
1. Open the file manager.
2. Navigate to the file you want to rename.
3. Right-click the file and select Rename, or click once on the filename and press F2.
4. Type the new name and press Enter.
What if the file has spaces in its name?
If a file has spaces in its name, you need to enclose the file name in quotes when using
the mv command. For example:' mv "old file name.txt" "new file name.txt"
Can I rename a file that is in a different directory?
Yes, you can rename a file in another directory by specifying the full path. For example, to
rename a file located in /home/user/docs, you would use:' mv
/home/user/docs/old_filename.txt /home/user/docs/new_filename.txt
How do I undo a file rename in Ubuntu?
Ubuntu doesn't have an "undo" function for file renaming. However, if you make a
mistake, you can manually rename the file back to its original name using the mv
command or the graphical file manager.