ReNamer
ReNamer is a Windows utility for renaming files and folders with ordered rules.
What ReNamer is
ReNamer is a Windows utility for renaming files and folders with ordered rules. Standard operations include inserting, removing, or replacing text, changing case or extensions, adding sequential numbers, and cleaning up filenames. Rules can be combined and saved as named presets for reuse. The utility can use music tags, photo metadata, image dimensions, video information, document properties, and file checksums when renaming. Regular expressions and Pascal Script support custom renaming logic, and Unicode support accommodates non-English filenames. A preview of changes and undo are listed capabilities. The Lite edition is free for non-commercial use and is limited to five rules and five presets. Pro costs 29.95 USD once, allows commercial use, and has a license valid indefinitely. Updates are included for two years after purchase; updates beyond that period require renewal. ReNamer supports Windows 2000 and later, and downloads are offered as installer and portable versions.
Good
- Combines rules and saves them as reusable presets.
- Supports regular expressions and Pascal Script.
- Can rename using several kinds of file metadata.
- Supports Unicode filenames.
Watch out
- Windows only.
- Lite is limited to five rules and five presets.
- Lite is for non-commercial use only.
- Updates after two years require renewal.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need repeatable file or folder renaming rules, including rules based on metadata or custom logic. Lite is limited to non-commercial use.
Verdict
ReNamer offers reusable rules for both routine and custom file-renaming tasks. The free Lite edition has rule and use restrictions; Pro costs 29.95 USD once, with later updates requiring renewal after its two-year maintenance period.
Plans and prices
From ReNamer's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | Free | Non-commercial use only · Maximum 5 renaming rules · Maximum 5 presets · Free version for non-commercial use |
| Pro | $29.95, paid once | Commercial use · License valid indefinitely · Updates included for 2 years · License renewal required for updates beyond the maintenance period · $29.95 |
The facts
Each one read from ReNamer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Advanced rules
- The product supports regular expressions and Pascal Script for custom renaming logic and integration with external tools.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Common operations
- Its standard operations include inserting, removing, or replacing text, changing case and extensions, adding sequential numbers, and cleaning up filenames.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Distribution
- The download page offers installer and portable versions of ReNamer 7.10, dated 2026-09-08.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Edition limits
- The Lite edition allows up to five rules and five presets; Pro allows unlimited rules and presets.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License
- Lite is free for non-commercial use, while Pro permits use in commercial environments and is valid indefinitely.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance
- Pro updates are provided during a two-year maintenance period from purchase, and updates after that period require renewal.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Metadata
- Supported metadata includes music tags, photo metadata, image dimensions, video information, document properties, and file checksums.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Payment data
- The maker says payment details are captured by the selected payment processor and it does not collect sensitive payment information such as card or bank account numbers.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ReNamer is a file renaming utility that applies ordered rules to rename files and folders.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Reusable rules
- Users can combine rules and save them as named presets for reuse.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker says it retains collected information only as long as needed and does not share personally identifying information except as stated in its policy or required by law.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker provides documentation and a user forum, and says personalized email support is available as a priority after purchase.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Unicode
- ReNamer supports Unicode for non-English filenames.checked 29 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Windows support
- The stated system requirement is Windows 2000 and later.checked 29 Sep 2026
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