Renumber Files
No more renumbering pain!

Renumber Files Instantly
When You Insert New Ones

Need to add a file at position #10 in your 1–80 sequence? Renumber Files automatically shifts everything from #10 onward. No manual renaming. No mistakes.

See It in Action

Before
01 Project overview.docx
02 Requirements.pdf
...
09 Test results.xlsx
10 Final report.docx
11 Appendix A.pdf
12 Appendix B.pdf

You want to insert a new file at position #10

After
01 Project overview.docx
02 Requirements.pdf
...
09 Test results.xlsx
10 [NEW DOCUMENT HERE]← Gap for new file
11 Final report.docx
12 Appendix A.pdf
13 Appendix B.pdf

Files #10+ automatically renumbered

100% Confidential & Secure by Design

Built for professionals who handle sensitive documents — legal, medical, financial, and beyond.

Runs 100% in your browser

No data ever leaves your device. All processing is local.

No file uploads

We never see your files — ever. Nothing is sent to any server.

Only file names processed

Not content, not metadata. Just the filename strings you provide.

No account required to try

Try it right now without signing in.

Your data stays on your device. Always.

How to Use It

Simple, guided, and impossibly fast

1

Copy and Paste Your File Names

Copy and paste the names of your numbered filenames (we automate that for you). The tool automatically detects the pattern.

2

Choose Where to Insert

Tell the tool where you want to add new files. As many new positions as you like.

3

Generate & Apply

Preview your changes, then automatically rename your files with a couple of clicks! It's that simple!

Interactive Demo

Try It Now

Test the tool with up to 10 files. No sign-in required.

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to get your file list from PowerShell

  1. 1.In your file explorer, navigate to the folder containing files you want to renumber.
  2. 2.Hold Shift on your keyboard and right-click on the folder containing the files you want to renumber
  3. 3.Select "Open PowerShell window here"
PowerShell menu showing Open PowerShell window here option
  1. 4.Type Get-ChildItem -Nameand press Enter
  2. 5.Select all of the output (click and drag with your mouse) and copy it (Ctrl+C)
  3. 6.Paste the filenames into the text box below

Try the Demo

Test with up to 10 files. Sign in for unlimited access + 3 free runs.

Ready to Stop Renaming Files One by One?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Simply paste your list of numbered filenames, specify where you want to insert new files, and we generate PowerShell commands that rename everything automatically. The entire process happens in your browser — your filenames never leave your device.
Absolutely. Renumber Files processes everything locally in your browser. We never upload your filenames to any server, never access your actual files, and never store any of your data. It's 100% client-side processing.
Renumber Files works for both Windows and MacOS. The web interface works on any modern browser.
No installation required. Renumber Files is a web application that runs entirely in your browser. You just need PowerShell (built into Windows) to execute the generated rename commands.
You get 3 free uses of the full tool after signing in. The public demo lets you test with up to 10 files without signing in. Pro subscribers get unlimited access for $9.50/year.
Yes, you can cancel your Pro subscription at any time from the billing portal. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
Renumber Files automatically detects common numbering patterns including: '01 Filename.ext', '1. Filename.ext', '001_filename.ext', and more. It preserves your existing separator style and zero-padding.
Renumber Files will detect and warn you about duplicate numbers in your original file list. You can proceed anyway, but we recommend resolving duplicates first for best results.

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