ClipName is a free Windows context menu shell extension designed to quickly copy file names and file paths to your clipboard. Developed by MainSoft / PLJ Soft, it integrates directly into Windows File Explorer. When you right-click a file or folder, it provides an option to capture its name or path instantly, removing the need to manually copy text from properties or address bars. Key Features
Format Varieties: Copies standard file names, full file paths, old DOS 8.3 formats, URL-encoded names, and Universal Naming Convention (UNC) paths for network drives.
Batch Processing: Extracts names from multiple selected files simultaneously.
Custom Separators: Formats multi-file lists separated by spaces, tabs, or individual new lines.
Word Encoding: Formats paths specifically for easy embedding within Microsoft Word or OneNote documents. How It Works
Highlight: Select a single file or a group of files in Windows Explorer. Right-Click: Open the default context menu.
Select Format: Hover over ClipName and choose your preferred text format from the sub-menu.
Paste: The text is saved to your clipboard, ready to use anywhere. Modern Alternatives
Because ClipName is older legacy software originally developed for older versions of Windows, modern users frequently turn to newer utilities for similar tasks:
Native Windows Shortcut: In Windows 10 and 11, you can select a file and press Ctrl + Shift + C to copy its full path natively without third-party software.
Modern Shell Extensions: ExtraBit CopyFilenames provides identical features but natively integrates with the modern Windows 11 right-click menu and handles folder recursion.
To get just the name I would select the file in Explorer and hit F2 to rename (or click is slowly until it put it in rename mode). www.mvwood.com
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