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File-name cleaner
Turn a working title into a safer, easier-to-share file name.
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The file-name cleaner turns a messy working title such as “My Final Mix (Version 2).wav” into a safe, shareable file name like “my-final-mix-version-2.wav”. Clean names avoid problems with spaces, accents and symbols when files are emailed, uploaded or moved between computers.
How to use it
- Type or paste the original file name, including its extension.
- Choose a style: lowercase with hyphens, or lowercase with underscores.
- Choose Run tool and then Copy result.
Screen-reader and keyboard tips
Results appear in a live region, so VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS and TalkBack read the answer as soon as it is ready without moving your focus. Press Tab to move between fields and Shift+Tab to go back. On an iPhone or iPad, swipe right with one finger to move through the form and double-tap to activate a button.
- Accented letters are converted to plain letters, which prevents a screen reader from spelling out unusual characters.
- The file extension (such as .wav or .mp3) is kept and converted to lowercase.
Ways people use it
- Naming mixes, stems and masters before sending them to a collaborator.
- Preparing files for a distributor or website upload.
- Making file names easier to navigate with a screen reader.
Questions and answers
Does it rename my actual file?
No. It creates the new name as text; rename the file yourself in your file manager.
Why avoid spaces in file names?
Some systems and web links replace spaces with symbols such as %20, which makes names harder to read and share.
Privacy
Only the name you type is processed, and only in your browser. Read the Privacy Policy for details.
These tools were made by Mr. Blindbandit, a blind musician and screen-reader user, so they are designed to work with a keyboard and screen reader first. Found a problem or have an idea? Email business@mrblindbandit.net or browse all tools.