You need to rename multiple files and don’t know how to do it. Well, there are several free programs that can help you accomplish this job. Some of these freeware have the capacity to rename multiple files at the same time.
One of the best is the Ultimate TagScanner (TagScanner is a multifunction program for organizing and managing your music collection. It can edit tags of mostly state-of-the-art audio formats, rename files based on the tag information, generate tag information from filenames, and perform any transformations of the text from tags and filenames. Also you may get album info via online databases like freedb or Amazon. Supports ID3v1, ID3v2, Vorbis comments, APEv2, WindowsMedia and MP4(iTunes) tags. Powerful TAG editor with batch functions and special features. Playlist maker with ability to export playlists to HTML or Excel. Easy-to-use interface. Built-in player.)
- Explorer-like user interface.
- Wildcard or Regular-Expression (Perl Compatible) for substitution of file name.
- Multiple file-filter, Real-time preview, Undo.
- Sub-directories process-able recursively.
- Designed for processing a large quantity of files.
- Copy (Move) & Rename to another folder.
- Distribute into the folder by using relative path.
- Consecutive numbers to every classified group (folder, date, tag).
- Rename-It! – Some Key Features of “Rename-It!”:
- Rename files from the Explorer
- RegExp and wildcards
- Advanced enumations system (01, 02, 03…)
- Unicode support
- MP3 ID3 v1 & v2 tags
- From simple to advanced usage with preset filters
- Check filenames before renaming and allow manual fixing
- JoeJoe Rename Master – Features
- - Intelligent number sorting
- - JPEG/MP3 tag support and many more Meta-Variables
- - Auto-Preview support
- - “Scipts” to save commonly used renaming options
- - [*] and [?] command prompt style wildcards for replacing and remove options
- - “Undo” button so a renaming operation can be rolled back
- - Floating thumbnail window for viewing pictures and optional thumbnail file list view
- - Optional Explorer integration for right-clicking on folders or using “Send To”
Other Free File Renamer Software: ReNamer (review), File Renamer Basic, Bulk Rename Utility
