How It Works

Before:
document.pdf
↓
After:
2025_document_final.pdf

Add "2025_" as prefix and "_final" as suffix to organize your files

Prefix Options

  • Add custom text prefixes
  • Date-based prefixes (YYYY-MM-DD)
  • Project code prefixes
  • Version number prefixes
  • Category-based prefixes

Suffix Options

  • Add custom text suffixes
  • Status suffixes (draft, final, review)
  • Date suffixes for organization
  • Version suffixes (v1, v2, etc.)
  • File type suffixes

Advanced Features

  • Combine prefix and suffix
  • Preserve file extensions
  • Batch process hundreds of files
  • Preview changes before applying
  • Undo functionality available

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Why Add Prefixes and Suffixes to Filenames?

Adding prefixes and suffixes to filenames is one of the most effective ways to organize your Windows files. It helps create consistent naming patterns, makes files easier to find, and improves overall file management efficiency. Our free online tool makes this process simple and fast.

Whether you're organizing documents, photos, or project files, adding meaningful prefixes and suffixes helps you quickly identify file contents, creation dates, versions, or categories. This is especially useful for large file collections where consistent naming is crucial for productivity.

Common Use Cases

  • Document Management: Add project codes, dates, or status indicators to documents
  • Photo Organization: Add event names, dates, or location prefixes to photos
  • Project Files: Add project codes and version numbers to files
  • Backup Files: Add backup dates and source information
  • Archive Organization: Add year and category prefixes for long-term storage
  • Version Control: Add version numbers and status suffixes

Best Practices

  • Use consistent separator characters (underscores or hyphens)
  • Keep prefixes and suffixes short but descriptive
  • Use date formats consistently (YYYY-MM-DD recommended)
  • Consider your file sorting needs when choosing prefix/suffix placement
  • Test with a small batch before processing large collections
  • Document your naming conventions for team consistency

Naming Convention Examples

  • Project Files: "PROJ001_document_v2_final.pdf"
  • Photos: "2025-01-02_vacation_beach_001.jpg"
  • Documents: "Q1_2025_report_draft.docx"
  • Backups: "backup_2025-01-02_database.sql"