Adding a prefix or suffix covers the most common renaming needs, but sometimes the text you need to add belongs in the middle of a filename rather than at either end — inserting a department code after a project number, adding a separator between two existing parts of a name, or marking a specific point in an established naming convention without restructuring the whole filename. Insert at Position lets you specify exactly where in each filename new text should be added, by character count from either the start or the end.
This is particularly useful for organizations with established, multi-part naming conventions where a new piece of information needs to be slotted into an existing structure — for example, inserting a revision code after the first 8 characters of a part number, or adding a location tag in the middle of a filename that already follows a fixed format on either side of the insertion point.
Since the position is defined by character count, this works consistently across an entire batch as long as the files share the same structural pattern up to the insertion point, even if the content after that point varies between files.
- Install Turbo Bulk Renaming Tool on your Windows PC.
- Open the app and load the folder containing the files you want to rename.
- Select the Insert at Position renaming rule.
- Enter the text you want to insert into each filename.
- Specify the character position where the text should be inserted, counting from the start or end of the filename as needed.
- Check the live preview to confirm the text lands in the correct spot across your files.
- Adjust the position if the preview shows the insertion landing somewhere unexpected.
- Click Rename to apply the insertion across your entire batch at once.
- Insert new text at any character position within the filename, not just at the start or end
- Position can be counted from the beginning or the end of the filename
- Works consistently across files that share a structural pattern up to the insertion point
- Live preview confirms exactly where the new text lands before you commit
- Combine with other renaming rules in the same operation for more complex naming schemes
- Runs fully offline, keeping your file names and folder structure private during the process
What happens if the position I specify is beyond the length of a filename?
Files shorter than the specified position are handled safely, typically appending the text at the end rather than producing an error or broken filename.
Can I insert text counting from the end of the filename instead of the start?
Yes, you can specify the insertion point relative to either the beginning or the end of the filename, depending on which is more consistent for your naming pattern.
Will this work if my filenames have varying lengths?
It works best when files share a consistent structure up to the insertion point; if lengths vary significantly before that point, the inserted text may land in different logical positions across files.
Can I insert text into the middle of a filename and also add a prefix in the same operation?
Yes, Insert at Position can be combined with prefix, suffix, and other renaming rules within the same batch operation.
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