⭑⭑ Not sure how to use FileBot? Please have a look at the Getting Started and watch the video tutorials! ⭑⭑
Q: Can it move files? Can it rename folders? Can it pad Season / Episode numbers with leading 0s?
Yes, the naming scheme is extremely flexible. You can transform the given variables into exactly the path you want. Sorting files into a new folder structure is fully supported.
You can define an absolute or relative path in the naming scheme:
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{home}/Media/TV Shows/{n}/Season {s.pad(2)}/{n} - {s00e00} - {t}
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{home}/Media/{plex}

Q: How do I fix misidentified files?
If the series / movie is not auto-detected correctly, then you can SHIFT-CLICK





If you're using the command-line you can do the same via the --q and --filter options. Please read --q manual lookup and --filter and fine-tuning manual. The --mapper option may also come in handy. When dealing with problematic files manually on the command-line, the --action test and --mode interactive options can be used for testing and checking.
Q: How do I exclude a file from the renaming?
Select the file that you want to exclude from renaming and press DELETE or BACKSPACE to remove

Q: How can I change the episode numbering scheme to S00E00 instead of the default SxE?
You can change the naming scheme in Format Editor to whatever you like. Select Edit Format




Q: FileBot does not give me the season number. I have {s00e00} in my format, but it'll only give me the episode number. What did I do wrong?
Have you set your preferred Episode Order to Absolute Order in Preferences

Are you using AniDB


Q: How can I make FileBot only process video files? i.e. ignore artwork, nfo files, etc
You can selectively drop files, e.g. search for *.mkv, select all and drag into FileBot. Please read How to process only specific kinds of files for more options and examples.
Q: How can I rename folders? It's only letting me rename files when I drop folders!
When you drop a folder into Original Files, then FileBot will add all the files within that folder to the list. You can use LINK-DROP to add the selected folder as a single item. Please read Rename Folders for details.

Q: FileBot is deleting the extension from files when renaming. What did I do wrong?
You have set Extension: Override



Q: Can I undo rename operations? Can I revert previously renamed files to their original names?
Yes. Please open the Rename History


Q: How can I get rid of (US) (UK) (2005) etc at the end of the series name?
Please adjust your custom format according to what you want.
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{n.replaceTrailingBrackets()}
Q: Can I quickly switch to a previously used naming scheme?
Yes. Please click the Change Format button

Q: I'm trying to run FileBot from the console, but I'm having trouble passing in --format because of spaces or double-quotes?
Please read up on how Cmdline and Argument Passing works. Please consider using @file syntax for reading command-line arguments from text files instead of passing complex arguments on the command-line.
Please use the sysenv script to print the argument array so that you can see what is being passed in:
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filebot -script fn:sysenv
Q: Why are some bindings not working in the Format Editor? It says "BindingException: Sample file has not been set"
You have not yet selected a media file for testing. Please click Change Sample

Q: How can I use my OpenSubtitles account? Why can't I download subtitles anymore?
If you're hitting the OpenSubtitles anti-leech limit you can get around that by login into your account rather than using the default anonymous account. Please consider becoming an OpenSubtitles VIP user by making a donation as well.
You can enter your OpenSubtitles account information by clicking the LoginOpenSubtitles wrote:VIP users have 5 times higher limits, than "normal" users, thats 1000 subtitles downloads per 24 hours.

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filebot -script fn:configure
Q: UI is glitching. FileBot crashes on startup. What's wrong?
Graphics glitching all over? FileBot not working via remote desktop (RDP)? You may need to tell Java Swing to turn off Direct3D rendering:
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setx J2D_D3D false
Q: How can I tell what version of FileBot I've got installed?


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runScript 'sysinfo'

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filebot -version
Q: Where are the logs? What does the log say?


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runScript 'logs'

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filebot -script fn:logs
Q: Where is the application data folder?
The default location for application data such as log files is %APP_DATA% on Windows and ~ on Mac and Linux. Please Press F5 if you need help finding your

e.g. Windows:
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%APPDATA%\FileBot

e.g. Mac, Linux, BSD:
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~/.filebot
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~/Library/Containers/net.filebot.FileBot/Data/Library/Application Support/User Data
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%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\PointPlanck.FileBot_*\LocalCache\Roaming\FileBot
Q: How do I clear the cache?
Please call filebot -clear-cache on the command-line. Please read Clear Cache for details.
Q: <something> doesn't work. Is there something wrong with my license key?
No, there's probably nothing wrong with your license key. Please read How to Request Help so that we can help you find out what's actually going on.
Q: Where can I find the latest beta builds?
Please read Latest Beta Revisions and Release Candidates for details on the latest builds and revisions.