BetterRenamer – Devlog #1
This is my first devlog for BetterRenamer, a small tool I made to help me organize my files, especially pictures. I often like to sort my photos by date and event, so this tool lets me rename files automatically with those details.
Here’s what I added so far:
Rename Complete Files – rename everything to a base name with numbers, perfect for sorting by date or event.
Add Characters at a Specific Position – useful if I’ve already renamed files but then remember extra info, like “my uncle’s birthday,” and want to add it without messing up the rest.
Replace Characters – since I’m from Germany, letters like ä, ö, ü sometimes cause problems in other programs. This lets me replace them easily (e.g., ä → ae).
Undo & Log Functionality – in case I make a mistake, I can undo the changes, which saved me a lot of stress.
For the future, I hope to maybe add a GUI with Tkinter or Kivy so it’s easier for anyone to use. That would be a lot of work, but I think it would make the project even more useful.
I’m really happy with how it’s turning out and I hope it can help others who want to organize their files too.
— Leon, from Germany