Auto rename on conflicting file names

[marlar]

I often use the "move to date folder" feature to organize my pictures. Sometimes there is a name conflict though, so I would very much like a general option for ExifTool which will adjust the filename if there is a conflict.

For example, if there is a file already called Img_8042.jpg the moved file would be called Img_8042b.jpg or the like.

Thanks for a great tool btw!

Ps. Why is it not in the Linux repositories?

[Phil Harvey]

I often use the "move to date folder" feature to organize my pictures. Sometimes there is a name conflict though, so I would very much like a general option for ExifTool which will adjust the filename if there is a conflict.

For example, if there is a file already called Img_8042.jpg the moved file would be called Img_8042b.jpg or the like.

You can add %lc to the file name to do exactly this (ie. "-filename<$createdate/%f%lc.%e")

Thanks for a great tool btw!

You're welcome!

Ps. Why is it not in the Linux repositories?

Linux repositories?

- Phil