File Renaming Script

This script is designed to scan a directory and rename files based on their MIME types. It can be useful for organizing files by type or recovering file extensions.

Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/imenemedjaoui/file_ext_recover.git

2. Navigate to the Directory:

cd your-repository

3. Install Dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Put the Files in the same Directory:

• Make sure to put the files you want to rename in the same directory as the script.

6. Run the Script:

python rename_files.py

Dependencies

• Python 3.x
• python-magic
• python-magic-bin: This is a Windows-compatible version of the python-magic library.

When to Use

• Organizing Files: Use this script when you have a directory containing files with missing extensions and you want to organize them by type.
• Standardizing File Extensions: It's handy when you need to ensure all files have consistent extensions based on their MIME types.

Notes

• The script uses the magic library to determine file MIME types, so it's essential to have it installed.
• If the mimetypes.guess_extension() function fails to guess the extension, it defaults to .dat. You can modify this behavior as needed in the script.
• The script is safe to run in any directory, as it will not rename files that already have an extension.

Author

• Imene Medjaoui
• Contact: [email protected]