- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: November 18, 2008
- Total Downloads: 21,975
- Downloads last week: 221
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 30 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on September 08, 2009
Bulk Rename Utility takes the pain out of renaming and managing files and folders, assuming you can get past the frightening user interface. This free application can handle everything from simple search-and-replace to Perl 5 regular expressions, but it suffers from a cluttered user interface that fails to offer tool tips and, somewhat incredibly, abbreviates labels and button names.
The application window offers 13 primary functions, including inserting and appending text, auto-numbering, cropping characters, and moving/copying files. Additional menu bar drop-downs let you set global options, such as time stamp formats, color-coding, and activity logging. Bulk Rename Utility tries to help by offering a comprehensive Help file (although it hardly sets the mind at ease when the Getting Started section starts with DO NOT PANIC!!!! in large red letters). The application also pops Confirmation dialogs by default. But we found that experimentation was the best way to learn the program: The interface displays both the original file name along with what the end product would be if you were to make the changes you have proposed. The target file name is updated as you fill in the application's poorly labeled text fields, drop-down menus, and check boxes, but no changes are made until you click the Rename button.
Bulk Rename Utility provides a great and lightning-fast way to manipulate file and folder names in bulk. Its capability to handle file attributes, metadata, and sophisticated regular expressions make it appropriate for power users as well as those with simpler needs. Unfortunately, its poor interface means that new users will likely lack the fortitude to learn the ins and outs of this program.
Publisher's description
From Jim Willsher :A utility to rename files and folders with extremely flexible criteria. Process subfolders, add date stamps, add auto-numbers, perform search and replace, perform regular-expressions, and change timestamps. The software is available in a native 64-bit version for enhanced performance.Version 2.7.1.1 has added ability to browse for folder in "jump to path" action and treat EXIF timestamps individually.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.7.1.1 has added ability to browse for folder in "jump to path" action and treat EXIF timestamps individually.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.6 stars out of 30 votes
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Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1
Pros: Rich in options to rename files. Works fast.
Cons: There are no cons for this program.
Summary: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1 has worked exactly as I wanted it to work every time I used it.
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Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1
Pros: one screen see everything
Cons: need to read the manual to learn the abbrev. first
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Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1
Pros: Lets you rename any type of file in any way you can imagine. This program has saved me so much time I can't imagine what I'd do without it.
Cons: A little technical if you're not used to utilitarian interfaces. Take it slow and you'll be fine, just don't expect friendly pop-up boxes and flowery descriptions
Summary: One of the best time-saver programs I have ever used. Once you have it, you don't know how you did things without it.
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Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1
Pros: The multitude of ready to use renaming tools. No hassle with scripts and being able to call the program from explorer-right-click-menu.
Cons: It would be not being able to in a macro-mode construct ready to use complex renamings that I do at least once a week.
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Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.1
"woks wonders, excellent software"
Pros: Can move parts
delete
auto number
timestamp
replace
copy parts
pre/suf fix
change case (upper/lower)
folder name +
change extension
and moreCons: somewhat bulky interface, no real complaints though
Summary: I wanted to make
#### - name (tag).ext
become
name (tag)####.ext
the moving portion wasn't in any other software I tried, this let me move and delete with ease, over 1000 files that I wanted alphabetical, not numerical. - See all 7 user reviews Write review
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