Can I rename file attachments in Airtable without downloading them?

Yes. Filla's Attachment Renamer renames files directly in your Airtable attachment fields without requiring you to download, rename, and re-upload them. Select the table and the attachment field, configure your filename template, and run the tool. Filla renames every attachment in the field across all records in the selected view. The files stay in Airtable. Only the metadata filename is changed. This is significantly faster than manual renaming, especially for tables with hundreds of attachments.

How do I use record data in attachment filenames?

Filla's filename templates support @field references that insert Airtable field values into the filename. Type @ followed by the field name to include that field's value. For example, if your table has fields for Client Name and Invoice Number, the template "@{Client Name}-@{Invoice Number}" would produce filenames like "Acme-Corp-INV-2026-0042.pdf". You can combine @field references with built-in tokens like {index} for multi-attachment records and {ext} for explicit extension placement. The preview shows the resulting filenames before any changes are applied.

Does renaming preserve the original file extension?

Yes. Filla automatically preserves the original file extension when renaming attachments. A PDF attachment will always keep its .pdf extension, a JPEG will keep .jpg, and so on. This happens automatically even if your filename template does not explicitly include {ext}. If you do include {ext} in your template, the extension appears at the position you specify. Automatic extension preservation prevents files from becoming unopenable due to a missing or incorrect extension after renaming.

Processor Tool

Bulk Rename Attachments in Airtable

Rename file attachments in bulk using a pattern. No more IMG_4592.jpg.

IMG_4592.jpg → doe-headshot.jpg

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Step 1

Connect your Airtable base

Step 2

Configure the tool

Set options, choose columns, and preview results.

Step 3

Run on your records

Process your data. Results write back to Airtable.

What You Get

Built into every Filla processor tool.

Dynamic filename templates

Name files using record data. "@{Client Name}-@{Document Type}" becomes "Acme-Corp-Invoice.pdf".

Built-in tokens for flexible naming

Use {filename}, {ext}, {index}, and {count} tokens alongside @field references for full control.

Automatic extension preservation

File extensions are always preserved. A PDF stays a PDF, even if your template does not include the extension.

Bulk processing across entire tables

Rename attachments on every record in a single run with a progress indicator.

Live preview of new filenames

See current vs proposed filenames for every attachment before any changes are made.

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