RenameKit
RenameKit is a visual batch file renamer for people managing creator projects, development files, or large media libraries.
What RenameKit is
RenameKit is a visual batch file renamer for people managing creator projects, development files, or large media libraries. It displays current and proposed filenames together before a batch runs and flags conflicts in advance. Users can combine more than 40 rules for text changes, numbering, regular expressions, metadata, and extensions without scripts. It works with any file type; metadata rules cover JPEG and TIFF EXIF, MP3 and FLAC tags, and MP4 and MOV video metadata. RenameKit operates locally and says files remain on the user’s computer. A full batch can be undone, even after restarting the app. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with installers for Windows x64, both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, Linux AppImage, and Debian/Ubuntu. The free plan includes a three-day full-feature trial, after which batches are limited to 20 items. The Lifetime License is 9.99 USD as a one-time payment and includes presets and a CLI tool.
Good
- Previews original and new filenames side by side.
- Supports more than 40 rule types.
- Detects conflicts before applying changes.
- Can undo batches after restarting.
- Runs locally across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Watch out
- Trial batches are limited to 20 items afterward.
- Lifetime License costs 9.99 USD one-time.
- License can be active on one device at a time.
Who it suits
RenameKit suits photographers, developers, media teams, and anyone cleaning up large folders. It is useful for people who want to preview batch changes and build rename rules without scripting.
Verdict
RenameKit offers extensive batch rules, previews, and rollback across desktop platforms. The post-trial batch limit and one-device license terms are worth noting.
Plans and prices
From RenameKit's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime License | $9.99, paid once | 3-day full-feature trial · 20 items per batch after trial · one device at a time, transferable · $9.99 one-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from RenameKit's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The product is designed for photographers, developers, media teams, and people cleaning up messy folders at scale.checked 30 Sep 2026
- CLI and presets
- The lifetime license includes presets and a CLI tool.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Conflict detection
- The workflow detects filename conflicts before changes are applied.checked 30 Sep 2026
- File support
- It can rename any file type, with metadata rules supporting JPEG and TIFF EXIF, MP3 and FLAC tags, and MP4 and MOV video metadata.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Installers
- Downloads are provided for Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon, macOS Intel, Linux AppImage, and Debian/Ubuntu.checked 30 Sep 2026
- License activation
- A purchased license is activated once in the app and can be deactivated and moved to another computer.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Live preview
- It shows original and new filenames side by side before a batch is applied.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Offline operation
- RenameKit runs locally and says files never leave the user's computer.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- RenameKit is a visual batch file renamer for creators, developers, and media libraries.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Refunds
- Customers can request a refund within 14 days of purchase.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Rule pipeline
- Users can stack more than 40 text, numbering, regex, metadata, and extension rules without writing scripts.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Technology
- The native desktop app is built with Tauri.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Undo
- A full rename batch can be rolled back instantly, including after restarting the app.checked 30 Sep 2026
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