Picmv (and its modern successor Picmvr) is a lightweight Windows freeware utility designed to automatically import, batch rename, and chronologically sort digital camera photos based on their embedded EXIF metadata. Instead of keeping generic names like IMG0001.JPG, Picmv extracts the exact second a photo was captured to generate unique, highly organized file structures. Core Automations & Features
Auto-Detection: Recognizes cameras or SD card readers immediately upon connection, targeting the DCIM folder automatically.
No Overwrites: Appends precise second-level timestamps to ensure no photos share identical names.
Live Previews: Visualizes photos in a scrolling sidebar as they process.
Post-Processing Cleanup: Auto-deletes original files from your card and ejects the removable drive when finished. Step-by-Step Naming Setup
To orchestrate your automated photo organization pipeline, configure Picmv or Picmvr using standard naming macros: 1. Map Macro Placeholders
Use these formatting rules to build dynamic file paths and names: %Y / %y: 4-digit year / 2-digit year %m / %d: Month / Day %H / %M / %S: Hour / Minute / Second %k / %l: Camera Manufacturer / Camera Model %L: Geotag location (Japan region target; unique to Picmvr) 2. Construct Destination Rules Input your layout pattern into the naming convention field. Example Pattern: D:\Photos\%Y\%mMonth\%Y%m%d%H%M%S Use code with caution.
Resulting Action: A photograph taken on July 10, 2026, at 2:30:15 PM will automatically move to D:\Photos\2026\07Month</code> and be renamed 20260710_143015.JPG. Automated Execution Workflow
Connect Media: Plug your digital camera or SD card into your PC.
Launch Application: Fire up Picmv. It targets your card’s imagery folder seamlessly.
Verify Paths: Check your input drive and target output directories.
Execute Import: Click Run (実行). The app handles the extraction, file renaming, and target directory organization in one bulk sweep.