Batch Processing & Watch Folders
Rename hundreds of files in one go — or point FilesDesk at a folder and let it keep things tidy forever.
What It Is
Batch processing renames large sets of files in a single run with live progress. Watch folders go a step further: FilesDesk monitors folders you choose and automatically renames new files the moment they arrive.
How It Helps You
- Clear a years-old backlog in one afternoon.
- “Set and forget” folders — downloads, scanner output, and shared drops stay organized without you.
- Safe by design — files are processed one at a time, only after they finish copying, and everything is undoable.
Watch Cloud Drive Folders
The Add Watch Folder dialog detects cloud drives on your machine — iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box — plus external volumes. Watch a synced folder and files added from any device get renamed here and sync back out everywhere.
Monitoring Filters
- Exclude file types — e.g.
tmp,log,partare ignored. - Only rename files starting with… — e.g. process only
scan_files.
Each watch folder has its own mode (Smart or a specific template) and an on/off toggle.
Want files moved and tagged as well as renamed? An Organize Flow scoped to a folder arms its watcher automatically — no separate setup needed.
Industries That Benefit
| Industry | How they use it |
|---|---|
| Medical & dental offices | The scanner’s output folder is watched — every patient document is named and filed the moment it’s scanned. |
| E-commerce | Product photo drops are renamed to SKU-friendly names as they arrive from the studio. |
| Distributed teams | A shared Google Drive folder stays organized no matter who drops files in. |
| Property management | Lease scans and inspection photos flow through one watched folder into order. |
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Last updated: 20 August 2026