A file transfer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus determines whether or not a first file whose base name is same as a base name of any file that in a transfer destination exists in a plurality of files to be transferred each of which has a file name including a base name and an extension. In a case where it is determined that the first file(s) exist in the plurality of files to be transferred, the apparatus collectively changes the base name of the first file(s), and transfers the plurality of files to be transferred to the transfer destination in a state in which no first file exists in the plurality of files to be transferred.