Renaming Files Using Excel VBA

This Excel VBA project automates the process of renaming multiple files using file names listed in an Excel spreadsheet. This is especially useful for scenarios where a large number of files need to be renamed systematically, such as organizing documents, media files, or images based on a specific naming convention. It saves time and reduces errors compared to manually renaming each file individually.

Objective:

The goal of this project is to automate the renaming of files using Excel VBA based on data provided in an Excel worksheet. The VBA code reads the current file names and new desired names from a worksheet and then renames the files in the specified directory.

Key Features:

Batch Renaming:

The VBA code can rename multiple files in a directory at once, based on file names listed in the Excel spreadsheet. This is useful for handling large volumes of files efficiently.

Customizable Naming Convention:

The new file names can be dynamically generated or customized using data from the worksheet. For example, files can be renamed based on date, category, or a specific prefix/suffix.

Directory Path Management:

The VBA script allows the user to specify the directory path where the files are located. It can be hardcoded or selected via a dialog box, providing flexibility for different use cases.