Rename Text Files Based On Content Software for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 24, 2026

This software renames multiple files based on text extracted from within each file. It can pull characters from a specific line or from the beginning of the file, saving the result as a new copy.

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Pros
- Renames multiple files in a single batch operation.
- Extracts characters from any specified line number.
- Can use the first characters of a file for naming.
- Saves output to new files, preserving original data.
Cons
- Lacks advanced pattern matching or regular expression support.
- Cannot specify character positions or ranges within a line.
- No feature to preview filename changes before executing.
- Creates copies instead of renaming files in-place.

Rename Text Files Based On Content Software for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 23, 2008

Latest update: February 24, 2026

Version: 7.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 2003
Windows Server
Windows Vista
Windows ME
Windows 8
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 7
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 102

Downloads Last Week: 0

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Developer’s Description

Rename many files based on a specified line within the file.

This software offers a solution to users who want to rename multiple files based on characters found within each file. Characters can be extracted from any line, or you can extract a specific number of the first characters of the file. Results will be saved to one new file per input.