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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.
What's new in this version: Version 2.7.1.2 adds ability to browse for folder in "jump to path" action and treat EXIF timestamps individually.
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 63 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 29 votes
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"Work is guaranteed to be done on time."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Using this line I was able to have all my files renamed in no time
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"Lousy interface but it does the trick"
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
very configurable
Cons
lousy non-intuitive interface
Summary
best of many that I tried and its free
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"Easiest FOLDER renamer (does files also)"
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Easy to rename folder compared to other programs that have better user interface and shortcuts. Simply uncheck the "file" box and leave the "folder" box checked.
Cons
Busy and unclear graphic interface.
Summary
Great for folder batch renaming. Although other programs can do it, renaming them is difficult to figure out. This was easy with Bulk Rename.
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"Request for PFrank Utility Review"
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
BRU is endorsed by CNET.
Cons
CNET list some strange behaviors. PFrank looks much more straightforward, plus seems to have a good scriping interface. Anyone here used it?
Summary
I've just been upgraded to Win7 and need to port files from my 3 old XP boxes, howewever Win7 doesn't like characters that were fine with XP, e.g., the "Registered" and "Copyrighted" characters and even "-". In researching bulk filename find/replace utilties, I came across PFrank which is an acronym for Peter's Flexible RenAmiNg Kit http://www3.telus.net/pfrank/ . This seemed to me to be possibly better than Bulk-Rename-Utility, so please consider reviewing this PFrank thing. TIAFYH
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"It does what it says. Nothing more, nothing less :-)"
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
will change all those IMG_* files from canon to spring2012_* with a keystroke
Cons
none. It does what it is supposed to do!
Summary
can't hardly be better
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"Hands down the best file renaming software if..."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Very resourceful features that are laid out in 13 sections that perform different functions such as: Replace characters, change case to upper/lower/sentence/title, change date format, change attributes, remove specific characters or special characters or numbers, etc. It can sort folders/files together and using varying criteria. It can also change file attributes and metadata for music and picture files. Best of all, it previews the changes before you decide to perform the renaming.
Cons
It is a one-page interface that can be a little cluttered. The higher your screen resolution the better.
Summary
It helps to know about ASCII. Bulk Rename Utility is quite simply the best and most versatile renaming software available if... you know how to rtfm.
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"Love this. Fast and versatile."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Best renamer yet. Cnets negative review of complicated interface almost kept me from downloading. I don't find it hard at all, takes a few minutes to orient yourself to choices, but don't let cnet opinion keep you from trying this great software. and its FAST and FREE.
Cons
None for me. Interface could be "prettier" but it works for me.
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"Brilliant. No more batch-file renaming."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Very comprehensive: It can handle all your bath renaming needs.
Cons
UI looks tricky at first. It essentially strives to show you all it can do in a single window, which can be quite overwhelming and is almost invariably unnecessary. A few simple tabs at the top -splitting renaming tasks into different categories - would help.
Summary
DON'T PANIC!!! It can do it. So can you. :P
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"Very Fast and easy to use."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Amazingly fast for bulk rename.
Cons
No themes suitable to windows 7
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"Free and powerful. Renames hundreds of files quickly."
Version: Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
Pros
Renames hundreds of files or just one at a time. You can make almost any kind of naming selection or change possible. It can replace, add or subtract characters. You can add characters as a suffix or prefix. You see instantly what the changes are and can easily change your options if you don't like what you started with. If you make a mistake, your file directory is still in the window and you can easily correct the filenames. And it's free! I would pay for it if it were not.
Cons
The screen is chock full of selection options (which I think is also a pro). This may intimidate some, but all you need to do is carefully read all the selection options and play with them.
Summary
This is one of the most useful programs on my desktop. I love it. You can select 1 or 1000 files to rename at one time. I add numbering to distinguish files that have the same name. And it's free!
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