How to Rename Photos with Sequential Numbers in Bulk

Use a sequence with padding

Zero-padding keeps lexical and numeric order aligned. Files named 001, 002 and 010 sort cleanly, while 1, 2 and 10 can produce inconsistent ordering in some systems.

Combine the index with meaningful context

A useful pattern can be product-{index}, gallery-{index}, or {date}-{index}. Batch Img Tools also supports dimensions, format, output name and selected JPEG metadata tokens.

• Choose the sequence start
• Choose the number of padding digits
• Preview the resulting filenames
• Avoid overwriting collisions

Save the rule as a Recipe

If every delivery uses the same naming convention, save the setup so the next folder starts with the correct rule immediately.