DirEdit for Windows

Name: DirEdit
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Bart Groot Software

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Download.com staffMarch 12, 2026

DirEdit simplifies batch file renaming on Windows by allowing users to edit filenames directly in a text field. It offers powerful text manipulation tools for efficient modifications.

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Pros
- Edit filenames directly within a text field.
- Supports standard copy, paste, and replace operations.
- Utilizes file filters with wildcards for selection.
- Offers string replacement, appending, and deletion features.
- Provides sorting by name, extension, size, and modified date.
Cons
- Application is exclusively available for Windows OS.
- Does not explicitly support regular expression renaming.
- No explicit mention of recursive directory renaming.
- No stated feature for undoing a completed rename batch.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 6, 2009

Latest update: March 12, 2026

Version: 1.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows Server
Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,995

Downloads Last Week: 5

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4.5/5

4 User Votes

Simple, effective, rocks solid!
hearmemeowJune 6, 2010
Pros
I didn't need a manual
Cons
I wish I stumbled on this years ago.
Summary
simple and effective app
etzeletMay 7, 2008
Pros
1.- Portable, No installation requiered <p>2.- Multiple choice action selection <p>3.- Simple, clear screen layout <p>4.- Compact executable, just 487 KB <p>5.- Does what it is supposed to do
Cons
Only one target directory can be selected. Enough for most everyday cases.
Summary
Able to rename a batch from a list
moultonmOctober 19, 2007
Pros
I found that I could paste a list from a text file to rename a group of files in one click. Very helpful if you are ripping a homemade cd which lists as Track 01.wav etc and want to rename the ripped files with the actual titles. If the titles are already typed into a list they can pasted as a group into the "new name" window. A BIG help.
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Summary
Very Useful Software
October 16, 2007
Pros
Simple and effective way to rename files in a directory. The way the file names can be changed is very flexible, and allows you to try various options before applying the changes.
Cons
Would be nice if you could order the files imported.
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Developer’s Description

By Bart Groot Software

Rename multiple files by editing their file names like in a text editor.

DirEdit can be used to text-edit the filenames of a directory in Windows. The filenames become editable in a text field. This way, batch-renaming files becomes very easy, because you can copy, paste replace (parts of the) filenames. The files will only actually be renamed when the 'Rename files' button is clicked. DirEdit features Use a file filter with wildcards to select only the files in a directory that you want to rename. Replace all occurrence of a string with another string. Append a string to the beginning or end of each filename. Delete first or last n characters of each filename. The application allows copying text from other programs (such as an episode list of a TV-series) into DirEdit. Version 1.3 allows listing the names by name, extension, size or modified date; adds options for reverse sorting and case sensitive sorting; shows the original filenames in a different tab, giving more space for the editable file names. Version 1.4 allows actions sections to be hidden for a more simple user interface, and features new icons and tabs for actions.

DirEdit for Windows

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