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Let's say I have a = "C:\folder1\folder2\picture.jpg" How can I assign variable b to file's name with its extension: b = 'picture.jpg'

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  • os.path.basename(mypath) Commented Mar 17, 2016 at 13:18

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Without too many complications, you can just use the os module as follows:

import os
a = "C:\folder1\folder2\picture.jpg"
b = os.path.basename(a)

Which will output what you desire: 'picture.jpg'

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