Rename files to the parent folder name
Use the folder that holds each file as part of its new name, for a whole folder tree at once.
Windows 10 & 11 · Microsoft Store
Rename files using their folder names
Add the parent folder name to every file in every subfolder, in one go. Preview each new file name first, never overwrite a file, and undo any bulk rename later.
- Preview before you rename
- Never overwrites a file
- Undo with file verification
- Works offline
0555 - John Wick \ PERSONNEL FILE \ PTO REQUESTS
PTO.pdf0555 - PTO - PTO REQUESTS.pdf
Leave.pdf0555 - Leave - PTO REQUESTS.pdf
Sick.pdf0555 - Sick - PTO REQUESTS.pdf
3 files ready0 conflicts
The fast way to add a folder name to file names
File Explorer can only give a selection one shared name and a number. RenameFromFolders builds each new name from where the file lives: its folder, the folder above, dates, counters and your own text.
Bulk rename files in all subfolders
Pick one top folder. Every file inside it and its subfolders is included, and stays where it is.
Preview every new file name
See before and after for each file. Conflicts and invalid names are shown and skipped, not forced.
Undo a bulk rename safely
Undo straight away or later from History. Each file is checked first; missing or changed files are reported, the rest restored.
Keep just part of a folder name
Take only the text before or after a separator, such as the number in “0555 - John Wick”.
Private and offline
No account, no network access, no tracking. Your file names never leave your PC.
Why ordinary bulk rename tools fall short
The hard part is often not changing text. It is carrying the meaning already present in a folder tree into names you can search, sort and recognize later.
The folder context disappears
A file called report.pdf tells you very little after it leaves its project folder. Add the client, month or folder number while the context is still clear.
A fast rename can still feel risky
Seeing a list of changed names is not enough when a collision could overwrite work. Preview conflicts, confirm the exact plan and keep a per-file result.
The job continues after Rename
A clean result includes recovery, history and undo. If a file moved or changed later, leave it alone and explain why instead of guessing.
How to bulk rename files with folder names in 3 steps
Choose the top folder
Drop a folder on the window or press Browse. Subfolders are included automatically.
Build the new name
Add parts: parent folder, grandparent, original name, date, counter or text. The preview updates live.
Check, rename, undo if needed
Review the list, press Rename, then view results, open the folder or undo.
Made for real folder structures
Employee files, client projects, photo events, invoices, scans and course material: anywhere the folder name already says what the file is.
Rename files with the folder name as a prefix
Turn “PTO.pdf” inside “0555 - John Wick\PERSONNEL FILE\PTO REQUESTS” into “0555 - PTO - PTO REQUESTS.pdf”. Keep only the part of a folder name you need.
- Add folder name to file name
- Prefix or suffix
- Numbers and dates
Know what happened, and undo it
After renaming you can view every file, open the folder, save a log as text or CSV and undo. The undo report lists what was restored and what was missing or changed.
How undo and safety work
Questions people ask
How do I rename files to their folder name in Windows 11?
File Explorer cannot build names from folders. With RenameFromFolders you choose the folder, add a “Parent folder” part, check the preview and press Rename.
Can I undo a bulk rename?
Yes. Undo works right after the rename and later from History, and each file is verified before it is put back.
Does it overwrite existing files?
No. Existing files are never overwritten; conflicts are shown in the preview and skipped.
Rename a whole folder tree in minutes
Free to look at, safe to try: you see every change before anything is renamed, and you can undo it.