Learn how to rename files or folders in Windows 11/10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Context Menu, Home Menu in Explorer, Keyboard Shortcut, etc.

In this guide, I'll outline how to rename one or many files in bulk using File Explorer, PowerShell, Command Prompt, and PowerToys on Windows 10.

Changing file formats in Windows 11 can be done via File Explorer for quick swaps. Command Prompt offers a trickier method to alter file extensions, but it must be done carefully.

Make sure to substitute the PreferredExtensionName placeholder with the actual extension name you want instead as shown in the lead-in image above. When done, click OK or hit Enter to save the change.

Change a File Extension the Easy Way The simplest way to change a file extension in Windows 11 is directly in the file name location.

We’ve talked about File Explorer (Windows Explorer in Windows 7) several times before, and if you ask me it’s one of the most important parts of Windows to customize.

On Windows 11, you can change the format of a file in multiple ways through File Explorer, Command Prompt, and from a compatible application. In this guide, I'll show you how.