FileBot

FileBot is an application for renaming and organizing media files. The software processes movies, TV series, and music using online metadata. The tool works with databases such as TheTVDB, AniDB, and TMDB.

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• File Renaming. FileBot changes media file names according to custom patterns. The system uses metadata to generate consistent names. Users define name formats using variables such as title, year, or episode number.
• Subtitle Matching. The feature searches for and downloads matching subtitles for video files. The process uses file hashes and names to identify content. It supports multiple languages and subtitle providers.
• TV Series Organization. FileBot structures television episodes into folders based on series and season. It recognizes ambiguous file name formats by comparing them with databases. It creates directory hierarchies automatically.
• Movie Identification. The software detects and classifies movie files using metadata. It correlates local files with entries in movie databases. It extracts information such as title, release year, and genre.
• Batch Processing. Allows operations on multiple files simultaneously. Performs renaming and organization on complete media collections. Reduces time spent on manual file management.
• Custom Expressions. Users create name formats using template syntax. Supports complex variables and logical conditions for file names. Offers flexibility in organization schemes.
• Data Verification. FileBot validates files against databases to detect inconsistencies. It identifies missing episodes or incorrectly labeled files. Provides status reports for media collections.
• Format Compatibility. Handles various multimedia containers and codecs. Works with common video, audio, and subtitle formats. Processes internal file metadata when available.
• Command-line Automation. Offers a command interface for integration with scripts. Allows automatic execution on servers or headless systems. Facilitates scheduled file processing.
• Metadata Management. Reads and writes technical information to media files. Extracts details such as resolution, codec, and duration. Modifies tags according to user specifications.
• Language Detection. Automatically identifies the language of subtitle files. Classifies media content by original language. Aids in organizing multilingual libraries.
• Anime Support. Includes specialized databases for Japanese animated content. Recognizes numbering schemes specific to anime. Handles titles in Japanese and romaji.

FileBot was initially created by René Jeschke. Development began in 2008 as a personal tool. The application is written primarily in Java. The first public version was released in 2010. The software has evolved with regular feature additions. The developers maintain updates for compatibility with database changes. The application supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Early versions focused on basic TV show renaming. Movie handling capabilities were added later. Integration with multiple databases came in later developments. Command-line support was implemented for automation.

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