Just as many tools and devices add a fixed prefix to every file, plenty of others add a suffix instead — a resolution tag like "_1920x1080", a version marker like "_v2", or an export timestamp tacked onto the end of an otherwise clean filename. Since this trailing text often takes up a consistent number of characters across a whole batch, removing a fixed count from the end of every filename is a quick way to strip it out without needing to match the exact text.
This approach handles cases where the trailing content varies slightly between files but always occupies the same length — a camera that appends a fixed-format timestamp, software that adds a consistent-length session ID, or export tools that tag every file with a same-length suffix before the extension. Rather than building a Find & Replace rule for every possible variation, removing a set number of characters from the end handles them all in one pass.
This is commonly paired with renaming workflows for video editors trimming resolution tags from exported clips, photographers removing camera-added suffixes, and anyone working with batch-exported files that follow a consistent trailing pattern they no longer need.
- 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 Remove Last N Characters renaming rule.
- Enter the number of characters you want removed from the end of each filename, just before the file extension.
- Check the live preview to confirm the correct portion of each filename is being trimmed.
- Adjust the character count if needed based on what the preview shows.
- Click Rename to apply the change across your entire batch at once.
- Removes a fixed character count from the end of the filename, before the extension
- Works even when trailing text varies slightly but shares a consistent length
- File extensions are preserved automatically, regardless of how many characters are removed
- Live preview shows exactly which characters will be removed before you commit
- Combine with other renaming rules in the same operation for more complete cleanup
- Runs fully offline, keeping your file names and folder structure private during the process
Will this remove characters from my file extension?
No, the character count is applied to the filename portion only, so your file extension stays intact no matter how many characters are removed from the end of the name itself.
What happens if a filename is too short for the character count I specify?
Files shorter than the specified count are handled safely, avoiding broken or empty filenames during a large batch operation.
Can I use this together with Remove First N Characters?
Yes, both rules can be combined in a single rename operation, trimming unwanted text from both ends of your filenames at once.
Does this work across files in nested sub-folders?
Yes, with recursive folder scanning enabled, the same character-removal rule applies consistently across an entire folder tree, not just the top-level folder.
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