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Advanced Renamer is a batch file renaming utility. It’s a free tool that lets you rename multiple files and folders at once. Configure renaming methods to manipulate file names in various ways. Setting up an advanced batch job using multiple methods across multiple files is straightforward.
Supports 12 batch processing methods for modifying file names, file attributes, and timestamps. This functionality extends to intelligently copying or moving files to new locations, guided by their inherent information for smart organization.
With Advanced Renamer, you can create new file names by adding, removing, replacing text, changing case, or assigning entirely new names based on available file information.
Before performing the operations on the files, you can verify that the output will be correct. If you perform a rename and later regret it, you can undo the entire batch.
Advanced Renamer features
- Unicode support
- Preview new names in real time
- Tag-based renaming
- Rename with MP3/ID3 information
- Use Regular Expressions and Wildcards
- Image renaming with EXIF support
- Display thumbnails of images
- Rename with video tags
- Use GPS information from image files
- Use imported TV Show data when renaming
- Supports both files and folders
- Undo the previous batch
- Several renaming methods
- Use multiple methods at once
- Batch modes: Rename, copy, move
- Create custom methods with JavaScript
- Set file timestamps and file attributes
Renaming methods
- A new name with Tags
- Change the case of the filename
- Remove / Delete part of the filename
- Remove the pattern from the filename
- Replace part of the filename
- Add / Insert text into a filename
- Move part of the filename
- New names based on a list of names
- Change file attributes
- Change file timestamp
- Trim filenames
- Renumbering
- Swap
- Custom batch script
Advanced Renamer – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Batch processing can rename large groups of files and folders using multiple rules in a single workflow. | ✗ Available only for Windows, with no native support for macOS or Linux. |
| ✓ Supports metadata-based naming from MP3/ID3 tags, image EXIF data, video tags, GPS information, and other file details. | ✗ The large number of renaming methods and customization options may be overwhelming for beginners. |
| ✓ Real-time previews let you check proposed filenames before applying changes, while batch undo provides a way to reverse the previous operation. | ✗ Regular expressions and JavaScript-based custom methods require additional technical knowledge compared with basic text-based renaming. |
| ✓ Regular expressions, wildcards, multiple renaming methods, and JavaScript-based custom methods provide detailed control over complex naming workflows. | ✗ Its focus is on renaming and related batch file operations rather than broader file-management features such as backup or synchronization. |
| ✓ Can perform related file-organization tasks such as copying or moving files and changing attributes and timestamps in batches. | ✗ Because batch rules can affect many files at once, users need to review the preview carefully before applying complex renaming operations. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advanced Renamer used for?
This free batch-renaming utility lets you rename multiple files and folders at once using configurable methods. It can also copy or move items, change timestamps and attributes, and organize files based on information contained in them.
How does Advanced Renamer rename multiple files at once?
You can combine several renaming methods to add, remove, replace, or rearrange parts of filenames. A real-time preview shows the proposed results before the batch is applied, helping you review the changes first.
Can Advanced Renamer rename files using metadata?
Yes. The utility can use MP3/ID3 information, image EXIF data, video tags, GPS information, and other file details when creating names. It also supports tags, regular expressions, and wildcards for more specialized naming tasks.
Does Advanced Renamer support undo and custom renaming methods?
Yes. The previous batch can be undone if the result is not as expected. More advanced workflows can also use JavaScript to create custom methods and combine multiple rules in a single batch.
What is the difference between Advanced Renamer and Total Commander?
The first tool is focused specifically on batch renaming, with metadata-based naming, multiple renaming methods, previews, regular expressions, and JavaScript customization. Total Commander is a broader file manager that also includes a multi-rename tool alongside file search, synchronization, archive handling, FTP, and dual-pane file management.
Advanced Renamer Changelog
What’s New in Advanced Renamer 4.26:
Release Date 2026-10-01
- Method lists are now called Batch Projects
- Added Project settings window
- UI: Reorganized the main toolbar to make room for functionality related to Batch Projects
- Tags: Reorganized some tags into new categories: Default, Advanced, File size, Checksum has become Filename, Number, Data, File info
- Main window: All panel headers now have a right-click menu to quickly change various UI settings
- Main window: Dragging a .aren file to the main window will load the method list instead of adding it to the item list
- List: Columns can now be dragged to a new location in the list and in the customize columns window
- Batch method: Copy/Paste configuration between methods of the same type
- New case method: Added two new options, “Apply Lowercase first” and “Ignore words in all caps”, available for some configurations
- Batch method condition: Pattern can now be a list of values when match type Equals, Contains, Starts with, or Ends with is used
- Batch method condition: Any metadata field can be used as a condition field
- Up/down arrow buttons in methods now behave more predictably
Official Homepage – https://www.advancedrenamer.com
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8.
