Is there a way to change an attachment name within a draft message before sending it?

Question

Is there a way to rename an attachment in a message prior to sending it?

Examples:

1. I have a file that I don't want to rename on my system but I'd like to be able to attach the file to a message and rename just that version. This would eliminate the need to duplicate the file locally, rename the duplicate, attach the duplicate to a message, and then delete the local duplicate.
2. I want to forward a message containing an attachment but rename it. This would eliminate the need to save the attachment, rename the saved version, delete the original from the draft message, attach the renamed version to the message, and then delete the saved version.

Answer 1

No, you can't rename an attachment after you've attached it to your message. You need to detach the file, rename it and upload it again.

Also note that Gmail may sometimes rename your attachments. Here's an useful quote from the official documentation:

Some attachments that include non-English characters in the filename may be renamed 'Gmail,' or the name may be truncated -- this happens when Google doesn't recognized the encoding used to name the attachment. Our engineers are working on a solution, but in the meantime, we suggest using ASCII characters so we can always recognize the names of your attachments.

If your attachment name was renamed 'noname,' you may be able to display the file by clicking on the View as text link that appears next to the attachment. If that link does not appear, we were unable to display the file. This is a known issue, and our engineers are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

Answer 2

No ... detach the file, rename it, and attach it again. Good file naming schemes and discipline in following them will pay off in the long run.

Answer 3

Yes you can do it by using a simple trick.

1. As you upload the files in random order, then Send this mail to your own Gmail id.

2. Now that email will come in your inbox and your uploads are shown in that mail.Add (Save All) these files to Google drive (Click on triangular icon at Right-Middle).

3. After saving files to Google drive, Again compose new mail and attached file from Google Drive (instead from your computer).

Answer 4

No this is not possible. Don't forget that when you're sending your mail, this mail has at least two copies, one in your sent items and one in the sender's inbox.