How It Works

Before:
IMG_20250102_143022.jpg
↓
After:
2025-01-02_14-30-22.jpg

Extract capture date and time from EXIF metadata for organized naming

EXIF Metadata Examples

Date-Based Renaming

EXIF Data: DateTimeOriginal: 2025-01-02 14:30:22

Result: "2025-01-02_14-30-22.jpg"

Camera Model Integration

EXIF Data: Make: Canon, Model: EOS R5

Result: "Canon_EOS_R5_2025-01-02.jpg"

Event-Based Naming

EXIF Data: DateTimeOriginal: 2025-01-02 14:30:22

Result: "Vacation_2025-01-02_001.jpg"

Location-Based Naming

EXIF Data: GPS coordinates, DateTimeOriginal

Result: "Beach_2025-01-02_001.jpg"

EXIF Data Extraction

  • Capture date and time (DateTimeOriginal)
  • Camera make and model information
  • GPS coordinates and location data
  • Image dimensions and technical specs
  • Custom EXIF field extraction

Photo Format Support

  • JPEG and JPG files
  • TIFF and TIF files
  • RAW camera formats
  • PNG files with EXIF data
  • HEIC and HEIF files

Advanced Features

  • Batch process hundreds of photos
  • Preview EXIF data before renaming
  • Custom date format options
  • Fallback to file modification date
  • Undo functionality available

Ready to Organize Your Photos with EXIF Data?

Rename your Windows photo files using EXIF metadata with our free online tool

🚀 Start EXIF Renaming 📖 Learn More

Why Use EXIF Data for Photo Renaming?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata contains valuable information about your photos, including the exact date and time they were taken, camera settings, and even GPS location data. Using this metadata to rename your photos creates a logical, chronological organization system that's much more reliable than relying on file modification dates or manual naming.

Our free online EXIF renaming tool extracts this metadata directly from your photo files and uses it to create consistent, meaningful filenames. This approach is especially valuable for organizing large photo collections, where manual naming would be impractical and time-consuming.

Common Use Cases

  • Photo Organization: Organize photos by capture date for easy chronological sorting
  • Event Documentation: Rename photos from events with date-based naming
  • Travel Photos: Organize vacation photos with location and date information
  • Professional Photography: Standardize client photo naming with capture dates
  • Family Archives: Organize family photos with consistent date-based naming
  • Backup Organization: Create organized backup copies with EXIF-based naming

EXIF Data Fields

  • DateTimeOriginal: The date and time the photo was actually taken
  • Make and Model: Camera manufacturer and model information
  • GPS Coordinates: Location data if GPS was enabled
  • Image Dimensions: Photo resolution and size information
  • Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other technical data

Naming Pattern Examples

  • Date Only: "2025-01-02.jpg", "2025-01-02_001.jpg"
  • Date and Time: "2025-01-02_14-30-22.jpg"
  • With Camera: "Canon_EOS_R5_2025-01-02.jpg"
  • With Event: "Vacation_2025-01-02_001.jpg"
  • With Location: "Beach_2025-01-02_001.jpg"

Best Practices

  • Always preview EXIF data before applying changes
  • Use consistent date formats (YYYY-MM-DD recommended)
  • Test with a small batch before processing large collections
  • Keep original filenames as backup if needed
  • Consider time zone differences for travel photos
  • Document your naming conventions for consistency