: Detects the release year (2022) to separate the title from the metadata. Formatting : Reconstructs the name as Black Adam (2022) . Implementation (Python)
If you are managing many files, you can use this snippet to batch-rename them:
To make the cluttered filename you provided useful, the best feature to produce is a . This tool strips away "scene tags" (like release groups, quality info, and advertisements) to leave a clean title that media servers like Plex or Kodi can actually recognize. Useful Feature: Automated Filename Cleaner : Detects the release year (2022) to separate
Using a script or tool to automate this process ensures your media library remains organized and searchable. : Prefix Removal : Strips group names like "VegamoviesHD".
: Great for Windows users who want to use specific rules (like "Remove everything after 2022") to clean up files in bulk. This tool strips away "scene tags" (like release
import re def sanitize_movie_name(filename): # Strip common site/group prefixes cleaned = re.sub(r'^[a-zA-Z0-9]+HD\b', '', filename, flags=re.IGNORECASE).strip() # Isolate Year to find the end of the title year_match = re.search(r'(19|20)\d2', cleaned) if year_match: year = year_match.group(0) title_raw = cleaned.split(year)[0].strip() # Add spaces between CamelCase words (e.g., BlackAdam -> Black Adam) title = re.sub(r'(?<=[a-z])(?=[A-Z])', ' ', title_raw) return f"title (year)" return cleaned # Output: Black Adam (2022) print(sanitize_movie_name("VegamoviesHD BlackAdam2022V3720pHDCAMRipHINDIDUB1XBET-Vegamoviestomkv")) Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Recommended Third-Party Tools
If you prefer a ready-made solution instead of writing your own script, these are the industry standards: : Great for Windows users who want to
: Removes technical junk (e.g., 720p , HDCAMRip , 1XBET ).