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Best File Renaming Software in 2026

When a batch of files needs new names, the right tool depends on the patterns you want to apply and the safeguards you need. Compared on folder renaming, regex and metadata-based renaming, plus rename preview and undo changes, these options let you weigh ways to prepare and review changes. reNamerX, Nomina, and PBRenamer are among the entries to compare. Check platform coverage against the systems where you work,…

31 appsSorted 25 Oct 2026How we rank

17.6

Renamer.ai

Renamer.ai uses AI and OCR to analyze file contents and create descriptive filenames that are easier to search.

Free planWebAPImacOS

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27.3

Avidemux

Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOS

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37.2

Easy File Renamer

Easy File Renamer batch-renames files and folders on macOS, Windows, and the web using configurable rules.

WebmacOSWindows

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Batch File Renamer
Batch File Renamer is a free, open-source web app for preparing new names for multiple files.
Free planOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted
7.0Free plan
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Bulk Rename Utility
Free planWindows
6.9Free plan
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Advanced Renamer
Free planAPImacOSWindows
6.8Free plan
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reNamerX
reNamerX is a desktop application for batch file renaming on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.6Free plan
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ReNamer
ReNamer is a Windows utility for renaming files and folders with ordered rules.
Free planWindows
6.5$29.95 one-time
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Flash Renamer
Flash Renamer is a Windows utility for automatically renaming batches of files, photos, folders, and music.
Windows
6.4
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PowerToys Command Palette
PowerToys Command Palette is a customizable Windows interface for launching apps, running commands, searching files, browsing the web, and opening system tools.
Free planWindows
6.2Free plan
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Rename Expert
Windows
6.2€159.90 one-time
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A Better Finder Rename
A Better Finder Rename is a macOS app for batch-renaming files, photos, music tracks, and RAW+JPEG pairs.
macOS
6.1$29.95 one-time
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Nomina
Nomina is a free desktop app for renaming files and folders in batches, with a live preview and a flexible rules system.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.1Free plan
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Quick File Rename
Windows
6.1$39.95 one-time
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RenameKit
RenameKit is a visual batch file renamer for people managing creator projects, development files, or large media libraries.
LinuxmacOSWindows
6.1$9.99 one-time
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Filera
Filera is a free batch file renaming tool for Linux, macOS, and Windows, designed to process hundreds of files through a visual task pipeline.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.0Free plan
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Media Renamer Pro
Media Renamer Pro renames media and other files by reading their contents and metadata, checking online title sources when useful, and previewing…
iOSmacOS
6.0$4.99 one-time
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PBRenamer
PBRenamer is a free graphical utility for renaming batches of files on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.0Free plan
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Ant Renamer
Ant Renamer is a free Windows program for changing file and folder names in bulk according to rules you choose.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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Batchio
Batchio is a macOS app for renaming files with rules.
Free planmacOS
5.9$9.99 one-time
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Bulk Renamer
Bulk Renamer is a free, open-source desktop app for batch-renaming files in a selected folder.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
5.9Free plan
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ExifRenamer
ExifRenamer is a free macOS app that renames photos, movie clips, and audio clips using embedded date and time information.
Free planmacOS
5.9Free plan
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File Renamer
File Renamer is a free desktop app for batch renaming files on Linux and Windows.
Free planLinuxWindows
5.8Free plan
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Name Mangler
macOS
5.8$19 one-time
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NameChanger
NameChanger is a free macOS app for renaming groups of files, with a preview that updates as you type.
Free planmacOS
5.8Free plan
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