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Filename Cleaner
Remove clutter, normalize spacing, and standardize filename casing.
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How do you clean up messy filenames quickly?
Files accumulate cluttered names over time: copies, version markers, parenthetical numbers, and inconsistent capitalization. This tool takes a list of filenames, removes common noise words and formatting artifacts, and outputs clean names in your choice of lowercase-dashes, lowercase-underscores, or Title Case style.
How to use it
Paste one filename per line into the text area, choose a name style, and click Clean filenames. The tool strips words like "copy", "final", and "img", removes parenthetical numbers such as "(1)", and normalizes spacing and separators. The cleaned names appear in a text result you can copy or download. Everything is processed in your browser and never uploaded to or stored by this site.
Tips
File extensions are preserved and lowercased in the output. The tool operates on the names you paste, so you can clean names from any source without needing the actual files present. If you are cleaning names before a bulk rename, combine this tool with the Bulk File Renamer for a two-step workflow: clean the names here, then apply them to your files.
Frequently asked questions
What noise words does the tool remove?
The tool removes "copy", "final", and "img" as standalone words, and strips parenthetical numbers like "(1)" or "(2)". Other words are preserved.
Can I clean names that include a full folder path?
The tool is designed for bare filenames, not full paths. Paste just the filename portion, not the directory path, for best results.
Important
This tool provides estimates and general-purpose documents, not financial, tax, legal, or professional advice. Verify important results before relying on them.
Support
Problem with this tool or suggestions for improvement? Please email support@niftyutilities.com.