Batch renaming of files

[mairving]

Okay here is the scoop. I have about 475 images, for some reason they are in the .jpeg format. I need to convert all the files over to a .jpg. Some of the images are .JPEG (caps). Others are lowercase. So I have file 1.JPEG, 2.jpeg, 3.jpeg that I need to convert to 1.jpg, 2.jpg, 3.jpg, etc.

Any ideas?

[WickedLittleSlaveBoy]

try using the rename command:

man rename

but, be warned, it will clobber any files that already exist. otherwise, you could write a little shell script to make mv a little smarter.

[mairving]

WLSB, glad to have you back around here. I really didn't intend on getting into a fracas with you on our last meeting here. So anyway if I have offended you forgive me.

I have not really played with the rename command before. It may be a moot point anyway but it is something fun to play with.

[WickedLittleSlaveBoy]

it was blown out of proportion.


the usage of rename would be something like:

rename .jpeg .jpg *.jpeg

which works out to rename &lt pattern you want to change &gt &lt pattern you want to change to &gt &lt files you want to change &gt

[Statica]

Mairving, Shell scripts are pretty easy to make or use Perl, here's an example I found.. which you can modify as u please.
http://www.tek-tips.com/gviewthread....d/80/qid/84527

or if thats complicated some apps like:
http://alfalinux.sourceforge.net/mrename.php3

HTH

[mairving]

Statica, thanks. I have done some pretty simple shell scripts before.