Are you struggling with identifying folders/files and sorting them? Do you feel that you can’t find the right file or folder at the right time? Don’t worry, we have written this article to help you out and provide you with multiple solutions.
Product Spotlight: Easy File Renamer (EFR) — Rename documents, files and folders in bulk easily. EFR is made by our company Sorcim Technologies. It follows Google Software principles. Download it here.
‘Renaming tools’ help you in changing the names of your folders and files so you can easily identify them, sort them and find them in a jiffy. For example, you could rename a file called ‘345.txt’ to ‘Invoice.2.20’, this way it can be identified easily and you will also be able to guess what exactly is in the file. In this case, it seems like it is an invoice from February, 2020. A file can be easily renamed on Windows by right clicking and tapping the ‘Rename’ option. The rename command will enable you to change the name of the file immediately.
There can be some folders or files on your PC that need renaming but the process to manually rename each one is time-consuming. Keep reading to learn about specialized tools that can make the renaming process quick and effortless. On top of that, multiple files can be renamed at once. Smooth, isn’t it?
1. EASY FILE RENAMER
The name that tops the list is Easy File Renamer and rightly so. It is an amazing bulk-renaming tool that has made batch-renaming easy and straightforward. Using this tool, you can rename files, directories and folders, all at once. The renaming can be done using 12 rules:
- Adding Suffix/Prefix
- Removing, Trimming, Replacing and Inserting text
- UPPERCASE/lowercase Conversion
- New Name
- Adding Numbers in Ascending/Descending order
- Title Case
- Swap
This advanced tool has been designed to save your time and effort. Let’s have a look at some of its amazing features.
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PROS:
- Files can be loaded directly from Onedrive, Google Drive, Amazon S3 and Dropbox
- MP3 and iTunes tracks can also be renamed using the Renaming Rules mentioned above
- ID3 tags can be edited and updated, for both single and multiple files
- ID3v1, ID3v2.3, ID3v2.4 and iTunes tags are supported by Easy File Renamer
- Bulk-copying can be carried out efficiently
- Files, directories and folders can be moved simply by selecting the files and specifying the destination
- It lets you preview before making the desired changes
- Files can be organized by date
CONS:
- It’s not free of cost. One-time payment of 19.97 USD covers 1 PC for 1 year.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- Easy File Renamer takes up approx. 2.1 MB of disk space
- It is compatible with with Windows 10, Windows 8/ 7, Vista/XP
As the name indicates, Easy File Renamer is a super-advanced tool that is efficient and easy to use, both for advanced users and beginners. It is our top pick due to its powerful features.
2. EF MULTI FILE RENAMER
EF Multi File Renamer is a tool that can come handy in renaming multiple files, directories, subfolders, all within no time.
The renaming can be done by built-in rules, the users also have the option to customize the rules to their liking. Moreover, the preferred set of rules can be saved for later use.
Let’s have a look at the Renaming Rules offered by this tool:
- Adding or Removing File Extensions
- Numbering
- Capitalization
- UPPERCASE or lowercase letters
- Insert or remove string
- Search or replace string
- Renaming of file-groups by using a list of names in a CSV/Text file
- Using Exchangeable Image File Data (EXIF) for renaming digital photos
- Using ‘header information’ from email records to rename files
- MP3, iTunes, Ogg/Vorbis, FLAC and WMA files can be renamed using ID3 tags
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PROS:
- Clear and straightforward renaming rules
- Multilingual support
- Real-time preview before permanent renaming
- Windows Explorer style interface
- No subscription needed
CONS:
- Folder-renaming option not available
- One-time payment after 30-days free trial
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- A Pentium computer is needed with Microsoft Windows (32/64) bit
- EF Multi File Renamer takes up approx. 2 MB of hard disk space
3. ABC.net FILE RENAMER
1-ABC.net file Renamer is as simple as the name indicates. All you need is add files, rearrange their position if needed and assign them names. This tool is a solution to your batch-renaming needs.
Let’s have a look at some of its features and renaming rules:
- UPPERCASE or lowercase letters
- Times, dates can be added to the default names
- Default names can be changed partially or completely
- Files/Folders can be ordered in sequence of name, size or dates
- After renaming, a summary of the renamed files can be saved as a txt file or printed out for record.
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PROS:
- Functions on low memory and CPU resources
- Simple and easy to use
- User guide available
- Folders can also be renamed
- Backup feature before renaming
- Can also be downloaded and used on external drives such as flash drives
- Preview before permanent renaming
- No viruses or bugs
CONS:
- Files have to be imported, no drag-and-drop feature
- It’s not free of cost
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- It is compatible with Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- 1-ABC.net File Renamer takes up approx. 317 KB of hard disk space
4. FILE RENAMER BASIC
File Renamer Basic is an easy tool that allows you to rename multiple files, folders and audio (MP3) files effectively and quite easily. It has a File Name filter through which you can find the file type that you intend to work with. It is especially useful for renaming digital photos. All you have to do is: select the photo that you wish to rename and there you go!
Using this tool, you can also scan thumbnails, change dates and colour schemes.
It has an interface that is well-designed and it can save your preferences for file-renaming as your ‘Profile’. You can use your preferences i.e your ‘Profile’ for future renaming tasks. Moreover, it lets you preview the changes before the renaming is done permanently. Once the changes have been made, you can also undo them with a single click. Sadly, the undo feature has been removed from the free version.
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PROS:
- User guide available
- User-friendly interface
- Free license
- Customized profiles can be created and saved for repeated renaming tasks
CONS:
- Free version has limited features
- Undo, Subfolder and Logging functions not accessible on free version
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- It is compatible with Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8
- File Renamer Basic takes up approx. of 8.06 MB of disk space
5. BULK RENAME UTILITY
With continuous changes and upgrades, Bulk Rename Utility is one of the best batch-renaming solutions that can batch-rename up to thousands of files within seconds. It can also work well with folders and disks containing up to 100,000 entries. Moreover, time stamps and texts can be added, numbers can be replaced and prefix/suffix can be easily added. It is a handy tool that enables you to transfer and copy files to other locations.
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PROS:
- Free of cost for personal use
- File formats can be customized
- Auto-date feature available
CONS:
- No ID 3 V 2 support available
- Commercial license needed to use it for business purposes
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- All versions of Windows are compatible
- Bulk Rename Utility takes up approx. 10,1 MB of disk space
6. ADVANCED RENAMER
Advanced Renamer is another great tool that can be used to batch-rename files. Renaming of files and folders is only one-click away if you use this tool. Additionally, the files can be modified using a number of methods. It has 14 methods through which you can rename the files and folders by manipulating the names, timestamps and other components. On top of that, after copying, the files can be pasted anywhere based on their type and the information they contain. With the option of preview, you can preview the changes before renaming the files. The good thing is that the renaming can be reversed by using the undo function.
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PROS:
- It is user-friendly for both advanced users and beginners
- The list of files can be viewed using the thumbnail mode
- ID3 tags can be added to the MP3 file names
- User support in multiple languages
- Photos can be renamed using EXIF support
- Both files and folders can be renamed
- Free license
- Supports FLAC and AAC (Audio codecs)
CONS:
- Only a few ID3 and EXIF tags are supported
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- It is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8
- Advanced Renamer takes up approx. 10.72MB of disk space