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Ant Renamer v2.12.0

Checker on 13 Jul 2015
  • 3MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 4 Jul 2015
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

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).

Category:
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
What's new?
  • Option (disabled by default) to consider the last "." in folder name as extension delimiter. Previous versions were always considering that a folder could have an extension, but that's commonly used.
  • When folders are renamed, the path of files in the list is updated if needed. Previous versions were giving an error as files contained by renamed folders were not found anymore.
  • "Case sensitive" option in the "Multiple string replace" action.
  • A few bugs fixed.
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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:
2.12 (04/07/2015)
· Option (disabled by default) to consider the last "." in folder name as extension delimiter. Previous versions were always considering that a folder could have an extension, but that's commonly used.
· When folders are renamed, the path of files in the list is updated if needed. Previous versions were giving an error as files contained by renamed folders were not found anymore.
· "Case sensitive" option in the "Multiple string replace" action.
· A few bugs fixed.

Checker on 2015-07-13 20:47

@ smaragdus: Thanks ... and updated ;)

ripu on 2015-11-02 10:31

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.

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Solid Renamer v1.2.0.5

Checker on 14 Oct 2015
  • 9MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 5 Oct 2012
  • Suggested by Cornflower

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.

Category:
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.
What's new?
  • Several minor fixes.
  • Small changes in user interface.
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smaragdus on 2015-10-14 01:39

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.

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Siren v3.14

Midas on 2 May 2020

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).

Category:
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.
What's new? New features:
  • File type "auto detection" for wrong or unknown file extensions:
    - New column : "Detected Type" (not displayed by default).
    - New variable "Detected Type" : %yd.
    - New options in Preferences/General.
  • Monitor changes in current directory:
    It even takes in charge the modifications done by Siren. The directory tree is not monitored.
  • Support of some new file types:
    - fon : font file (Windows only).
    - snd : sound file.
  • Minor modifications:
    - "Insert into expression" option added in the right-click menu of completion windows.
    - Better first placement of the completion windows.
    - The toolbar buttons and menu options associated to completion windows are now "checkable".
Bugs correction:
  • All platforms:
    - Display of the image after modification of Display/Image preferences.
  • GNU/Linux:
    - Position of the file list column header right-click menu.
    - Horizontal bar under main menu .
    - At first start, the "First contact" window is not active.
  • Windows:
    - Stricter management of the ':' character in new filenames.
    - In the directory tree the "backspace" key generates a two levels jump back.
Latest comments
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

Siren will now be FOSS under a GPL v3 license.

Midas on 2013-04-18 08:26

Siren has somewhat of a learning curve, but is the workhorse of file renamers -- and now available also on Linux. Highly recommended.

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Swap'em v1.11.9.21

webfork on 9 Jan 2021
  • 2MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 8 Sep 2016
  • Suggested by guinness

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.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: Free for personal use
How to extract:
  1. Launch the installer Swap'em_VX.XX.exe
  2. Select 'Portable (extract)' from the drop down menu and select Next
  3. Continue until the installer has complete
  4. Launch Swap'em.exe
Similar/alternative apps: Switcheroo, Name Swapper
What's new? - IMPROVED: Compiled with AutoIt v3.3.10.0.
Latest comments
BGM on 2013-02-26 14:50

This is an awesome program. I use it with FreeCommander.

guinness on 2013-02-27 15:50

Thanks, much appreciated.

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Oscar's File Renamer v1.2

Checker on 15 Mar 2014
  • 556KB (uncompressed)
  • Released on
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

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.

Category:
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
How to extract:
  1. Download the installer and extract to a folder of your choice
  2. The application files are located in the {app} subfolder
  3. Launch Renamer.exe

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:
  1. Download the latest version of Innounp
  2. Extract the RAR package to the \bin folder of Universal Extractor, overwriting the existing innounp.exe
Latest comments
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

Thanks a lot! For me the best solution!

Just small addenda: Writes settings to Windows registry: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PrivatePict\

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Switcheroo v1.0.3

Checker on 24 May 2015
  • 646KB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 17 Dec 2010
  • Suggested by dmg

Switcheroo can quickly switch two files' names with a drag-and-drop inteface.

Written in AutoHotkey.

Category:
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
What's new?
  • Added capability to rename folders as well
  • Added Always on Top option

Flexible Renamer v8.4

bzl333 on 24 Feb 2015
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 6 Mar 2011
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

Flexible Renamer is a file/folder renaming utility that supports regular expressions and ID3/EXIF tags.

Category:
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.
What's new? 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
Latest comments
Magibon on 2011-03-10 01:16

this is indeed a very robust renamer!

im torn between this and Advanced Renamer :(
http://www.portablefreeware.com./index.php?id=1848

both are great, coming from payware 'Better File Renamer', both these freeware offer every naming scheme/option!

this seems to provide more support for multi-languages.
i will probably make the switch to this.

great add.!

Magibon on 2011-03-10 01:41

i take that back, i just tried using this and im disappointed in the interface.

sadly, the abundance of features make it very difficult to use.

im sticking with Advanced Renamer, while it doesn't provide support for multilanguages, it's interface is much more user-friendly. simplicity and ease of use for me is important.

i'll use this only when required for multilanguages, but for everyday usage, im sticking with Advanced Renamer.

ripu on 2015-11-02 10:41

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.

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Name Swapper v1.3.0.0

bzl333 on 24 Feb 2015

Drag two files, or folders, and swap their names.

Category:
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
Latest comments
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.
Still, thanks for the author.

portafreeuser on 2011-01-09 04:14

I could actually use this sometimes. Interesting idea for a program.

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Ken Rename v1.02 Updated

Andrew Lee on 5 Feb 2024
  • 1MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 28 Nov 2010
  • Suggested by risk

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.

Category:
Runs on:Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract:
  1. Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice
  2. Launch KRename.exe
  3. Under Tools, Options, uncheck the "Integrated with Windows Explorer" checkbox
  4. Optionally, delete unneeded language files
What's new?
  • Added - Clear All function
  • Changed - Default layout change
Latest comments
demihra on 2010-11-18 15:12

Run Error:
FastMM_FullDebugMode.dll was't found

Claude on 2010-11-19 13:02

Run Error:
FastMM_FullDebugMode.dll was't found [

juverax on 2024-02-03 03:19

The download link is broken, but I found the file on Softpedia:
https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/File-management/Portable-Ken-Rename.shtml

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Lupas Rename 2000 v5.0 New

Midas on 6 Feb 2024
  • 1004KB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 1 Apr 2005
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

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.

Category:
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.
Latest comments
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

@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
best pick

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