File Rename

Rename a file using the os module.

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Python File Rename Program

This program helps you to learn the fundamental structure and syntax of Python programming.

Try This Code
# Program to rename a file

import os

old_name = input("Enter current filename: ")
new_name = input("Enter new filename: ")

try:
    os.rename(old_name, new_name)
    print(f"Renamed {old_name} to {new_name}")
except FileNotFoundError:
    print("File not found.")
Output
Enter current filename: old.txt
Enter new filename: new.txt
Renamed old.txt to new.txt

Understanding File Rename

os.rename changes the filename at the filesystem level, raising FileNotFoundError if the source is missing.

Note: To write and run Python programs, you need to set up the local environment on your computer. Refer to the complete article Setting up Python Development Environment. If you do not want to set up the local environment on your computer, you can also use online IDE to write and run your Python programs.

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