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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
  1. Navigate to the Directory:
cd your-repository
  1. Install Dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
  1. Put the Files in the same Directory:
  • Make sure to put the files you want to rename in the same directory as the script.
  1. 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.

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