Bulk Rename Utility is free file renaming software that helps you rename hundreds or thousands of files at once. Instead of changing each file name manually, this program lets you rename multiple files and folders using smart rules and patterns.
Bulk Rename Utility has small memory footprint so you can keep it running all the time without slowing down your computer. Whether you have photos, music files, documents or any other file types, this Bulk Rename Utility makes organizing your files much easier.
Why You Need a File Renaming Tool
Save Hours of Manual Work
- Rename hundreds of files in seconds instead of hours
- Apply consistent naming patterns across all your files
- Organize messy file collections quickly and efficiently
- Fix file names that contain special characters or wrong formats
Perfect for Different File Types
The program works with all file types including photos, music files, videos, documents and folders. You can rename everything from vacation photos to business documents using the same powerful interface.
Key Features That Make File Management Easy
Multiple Renaming Methods
- Add text – Insert text at beginning, end or anywhere in file names
- Replace text – Find and replace specific words or characters
- Convert case – Change to uppercase, lowercase or proper case
- Add numbers – Create sequential numbering for organized file lists
- Remove extensions – Change or remove file extensions completely
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Smart Preview System
Before making any changes, you can see exactly how your files will look after renaming. This detailed preview feature of Bulk Rename Utility prevents mistakes and lets you test different naming patterns safely.
Preview Benefits:
- See original and new file names side by side
- Test different renaming rules without making permanent changes
- Catch potential naming conflicts before they happen
- Make adjustments until you get perfect results
Advanced File Renaming Options
Date and Time Stamps
Add creation dates, modification dates or current timestamps to your file names. This feature is perfect for organizing photos by date or creating time-based file archives.
Timestamp Options:
- Use file creation date
- Use file modification date
- Add current date and time
- Choose from different date formats (MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, etc.)
Regular Expressions and JavaScript
For advanced users, Bulk Rename Utility supports regular expressions and JavaScript for complex renaming tasks. These powerful tools let you create sophisticated naming rules that handle almost any situation.
Advanced Features:
- Use Regular Expressions for pattern matching
- Write JavaScript code for custom renaming logic
- Process files from CSV input lists
- Create batch files for repeated operations
Photo and Media File Renaming
EXIF Metadata Integration
Rename photos using information stored inside the image files themselves. Access details like date picture taken, camera settings, resolution and other EXIF data embedded in JPG photos.
Photo Renaming Options:
- Use “Date Picture Taken” from camera
- Include camera model and settings
- Add image resolution (width x height)
- Combine multiple EXIF fields in file names
MP3 ID3 Tag Support
Rename music files using ID3 tags like artist name, song title, album and track numbers. This feature of Bulk Rename Utility helps organize music collections with consistent naming patterns.
Music File Organization:
- Use Artist – Song Title format
- Include album name and track numbers
- Access genre and year information
- Handle MP3 files with missing tag information
Windows Integration Features
Explorer Context Menu
Add “Bulk Rename Here” option to Windows Explorer right-click menu for quick access. This integration lets you start renaming files directly from any folder without opening the main program.
Quick Access Benefits:
- Right-click any folder to start renaming
- No need to navigate through program menus
- Instant access from Windows Explorer
- Optional feature you can enable or disable
Directory Recursion
Process files and folders in all sub-directories automatically. This powerful feature in Bulk Rename Utility lets you rename files throughout entire folder structures with one operation.
Recursive Processing:
- Rename files in main folder and all subfolders
- Apply same rules to entire directory trees
- Handle complex folder structures automatically
- Choose specific folder levels to process
File Properties and Attributes
Windows File Properties Integration
Rename files using more than 100 different Windows file properties including length, width, height, rate, publisher, title and many others. Each file type has specific properties you can access.
Property-Based Renaming:
- Use document titles and authors
- Include video duration and resolution
- Access audio bitrate and sample rate
- Combine multiple properties in file names
Change File Attributes
Modify file and folder timestamps (created, modified, accessed) and attributes (hidden, read-only, archived) during the renaming process.
Attribute Modifications:
- Update creation and modification dates
- Change file access permissions
- Set hidden or read-only status
- Modify archive flags for backup purposes
Safety and Backup Features
Undo Functionality
Create undo batch files that reverse all renaming operations. Bulk Rename Utility safety feature lets you restore original file names if you make mistakes or need to reverse changes.
Safety Features:
- Generate undo scripts automatically
- Restore original file names completely
- Keep detailed logs of all changes
- Test operations safely with preview mode
Activity Logging
Log all renaming activity to text files for record keeping and troubleshooting. These logs help track changes and identify issues if problems occur.
Logging Benefits:
- Track all file renaming operations
- Identify successful and failed operations
- Keep permanent records of changes
- Debug complex renaming tasks
Latest Version Updates
New Features and Improvements
- Enhanced .bru file handling – Double-click .bru files to open them while program is running
- Better error messages – Clear popup messages when favorite files cannot be accessed or saved
- Improved file support – Increased supported line length in .bru configuration files
- Bug fixes – Fixed scanning message display issues and startup crashes
File Format Support
Bulk Rename Utility works with .bru favorite files that save your renaming settings for repeated use. You can create, save and share renaming configurations for common tasks.
License – Free for personal use
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Size – 12 MB
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