How to Rename Your Capture One Catalog File

You can rename a Capture One catalog by renaming the catalog file itself on your computer's file system.

Renaming a Capture One catalog involves interacting with the catalog file directly outside of the Capture One application. This changes the name that appears for the catalog file in your operating system's file explorer.

Here is the process based on the provided information:

1. Locate the Catalog File: Close Capture One and navigate to where your catalog file is saved on your computer using your file explorer (like Windows Explorer on Windows or Finder on macOS). Capture One catalogs are typically saved as a file package with a .cocatalog or .cocatalogdb extension.
2. Right-Click and Rename: Right-click on the file and select Rename from the context menu.
3. Enter New Name: Type the desired new name for your catalog file and press Enter.
4. Open in Capture One: After renaming the file, reopen Capture One.
5. Locate and Open: To open the renamed catalog, locate the document from the main menu within Capture One. Select File - Open and navigate to the location where you renamed the Catalog file. Select the newly renamed catalog file to open it.

By following these steps, you effectively rename the catalog file on your system, and Capture One will recognize it by the new name when you open it.