Ant Renamer provides many options for the batch renaming of files and folders. The program includes the ability to change file extension, replace/insert/move strings, change case, even give files random names. The program can even rename based on date and time (great for scanned files) or using exif/mp3 tag info (making metadata the file name), or regular expressions. File renaming can be previewed before execution and changes can be added to a batch file and saved for future use.
Alternatively, Ant Renamer Portable (PortableApps.com Format, adjust drive letters and paths as you move PCs).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Renamer.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Rename Master |
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smaragdus
on 2015-07-13 14:15
New version of Ant Renamer has been released- 2.12.0, what is new in the latest version:
ripu
on 2015-11-02 10:31
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There is no way to rename using multiple methods/rules at the same time. You have to use one method at a time. Also, can't preview all the files and can't undo after closing the software. So, I prefer Advanced Renamer. |
Solid Renamer is a small file renamer that uses multiple rules to modify files, as well as preview the results. Rule changes include modifying prefixes, suffixes, clipping, insertions, replacements, enumerations and case changes, and rule sets can be rearranged, loaded, and saved.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the installer and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SolidRenamer.exe. |
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smaragdus
on 2015-10-14 01:39
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I don't know whether it is solid, but it is not portable, I extracted the x64 bit installer ('solid_renamer-120-x64.exe', version 1.2.0.5) and it stored its settings in C:\Users\XXX\AppData\Roaming\Bitdreamers\Solid Renamer. I cut the config folder and put it in program's folder but the next time I ran it, this renamer re-created its config folder in AppData. The previous version (1.1.1) may not be that solid but at least is portable. |
Siren is a file renamer which allows for batch file renaming based on expressions (kind of an extended Regular Expression syntax). Also allows for insertion of file information (file Date, ID3 tags). Includes undo/redo functions, recursive edits (directory and sub-directories),
Functional in Linux (GTK2 required).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Siren.exe. |
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I am Baas
on 2011-12-29 16:03
Siren V3.00 alpha is available ... details @ http://scarabee-software.net/forum/viewforum.php?id=13
Midas
on 2012-05-14 09:10
Upcoming multi-platform (Windows & Linux) Siren version 3 has reached the release candidates stage: v3.00 RC1 build 902 can be downloaded @ http://scarabee-software.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=339
Midas
on 2013-04-18 08:26
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Siren has somewhat of a learning curve, but is the workhorse of file renamers -- and now available also on Linux. Highly recommended. |
Swap'em permits to swap the names of two files or folders by either dropping the items onto the application's interface or, to enjoy totally seamless name swapping, add Swap'em to the Explorer context menu and/or to the Send to menu.
A 64-bit version is available (within the folder). A comparison of features to similar applications.
NOTE: Site offline, linking to Softpedia.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Switcheroo, Name Swapper |
What's new? | - IMPROVED: Compiled with AutoIt v3.3.10.0. |
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Oscar's File Renamer is a unique file renaming tool with an integrated text editor and macro support. You can perform custom editing of filenames using the integrated text editor, then apply all the changes in one operation.
Note: Newer versions of the program are shareware; linking to old version.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Windows registry. But it writes a small number of non-critical settings (window position, last path accessed, last sort direction), so I am accepting it as portable. |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
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Problems? This process requires an up-to-date component (Innounp 0.36 or above) for Universal Extractor. If you have difficulty extracting the files, follow the steps below and retry:
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SteveIT
on 2007-11-22 01:41
Brilliant little program, exactly what I need! Same as the authour, me too I was fed up renaming hundreds and hundreds of files using the Windows F2 key. I was thinking about writing a similar program, but luckily I looked on this website first for existing programs and samed myself a lot of time developing the thing myself. This one definately stays on my toolbox-USB-stick! Many thanks to the author.
SteveIT
on 2007-11-22 01:41
eh "saVed" myself a lot of time obviously
guuruu
on 2010-07-20 13:30
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Thanks a lot! For me the best solution! |
Switcheroo can quickly switch two files' names with a drag-and-drop inteface.
Written in AutoHotkey.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Switcheroo.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Swap'em, Name Swapper |
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Flexible Renamer is a file/folder renaming utility that supports regular expressions and ID3/EXIF tags.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Flexible Renamer.exe. |
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V8.4 2011/03/06 New: * Windows 7 SP1 (Update File Property at TagRename) Fix: - Application error occurs when the character is deleted on the boundary of % - Application error occurs when quitting the application on a certain environment - Application error occurs when hovering over the vertical scroll bar in the form - Application error occurs when searching files at TagRename - A message like "Invalid parameters" is shown entering search-setting - Folder in the folder tree may be hidden after rename - '*' tag generates only 0 to 8(NOT 9) numbers |
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Magibon
on 2011-03-10 01:16
this is indeed a very robust renamer!
Magibon
on 2011-03-10 01:41
i take that back, i just tried using this and im disappointed in the interface.
ripu
on 2015-11-02 10:41
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I tried to use latest zip (8.4), could not do anything. There was no option to add rules. May be something is wrong with the UI or it does not support Windows 8.1 N version. |
Drag two files, or folders, and swap their names.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Name Swapper - English.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Swap'em, Switcheroo |
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Saleh
on 2011-01-08 10:26
Great idea! I could use that occasionally although the time to launch the app and drag files will most probably take longer than manually renaming the files.
portafreeuser
on 2011-01-09 04:14
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I could actually use this sometimes. Interesting idea for a program. |
Ken Renamer is a rename utility. Among its many features: wildcards, macro, numbered file lists. string. replacement/remove (regular expressions), undo. It also supports tags: ID3V1, ID3V2 and EXIF.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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demihra
on 2010-11-18 15:12
Run Error:
Claude
on 2010-11-19 13:02
Run Error:
juverax
on 2024-02-03 03:19
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The download link is broken, but I found the file on Softpedia: |
Lupas Rename makes it easier to rename a large number of files, with many options to choose from. It also supports instant preview before making the changes permanent.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch LupasRename.exe. |
What's new? | Available changelog at https://lupasfreeware.org/rename/history.php. |
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Midas
on 2011-09-26 09:32
In the renaming through GUI department, LupasRenamer is really hard to beat for ease of use -- notwithstanding its aging interface; it would be perfect if its developer took the time to update it a bit since, as it is now, it is already showing its age...
aazard
on 2020-11-09 00:29
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@Midas... still true 9 years later. Bulk Filr renamer & ant renamer are good, but this matches them, who are over 2 to 3 mb, BUT weighing in at under 300kb (290kb reduced to needed files) when made portable & upx compressed |