History & Undo

The History tab records rename batches and shows whether they can be undone.

What is recorded

Batches from the Studio, CLI and automation pipeline include their dates, status, original and resulting paths, operation details and undo availability. History is stored in the local SQLite database and is not automatically synchronized between devices.

Undo a batch

Open a completed batch and check whether Undo is available. After you confirm, CineRename checks that the current files match the recorded files and that the original destinations can be restored.

• Rename and move operations restore the original names and locations.
• Copy and link operations remove the created destination while preserving the original source.
• A successful undo marks the existing batch as undone and keeps its record.

Separate subtitle downloads, subtitle timing edits and duplicate deletions are independent actions; they are not automatically reversible through rename history.

When undo is unavailable

A failed or unfinished batch is not automatically undoable. Undo can also be blocked by missing or modified files, an occupied original path, an unmounted volume or an interrupted operation that still requires recovery. History shows the reason and keeps the record for inspection.

For successive changes to the same files, undo the newest batches first. Multiple selection processes batches successively. Use Ctrl/Cmd + click to select batches and Ctrl/Cmd+A outside the search field to select restorable batches.

Browse and preserve history

History supports date grouping, search, status filters and chronological sorting. Keep the local database to preserve older records and undo information. Removing CineRename's local data also removes that history. Use the Support screen to copy diagnostics before resetting an installation when needed.