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Bulk Rename Utility
What Bulk Rename Utility is
Bulk Rename Utility renames multiple files and folders in Windows using configurable rules. It can add, replace, or insert filename text, change case, remove or change extensions, and add dates or automatic numbers. A detailed preview shows proposed names before changes are applied. Rules can draw on photo EXIF data, MP3 ID3 tags, and Windows file properties. More advanced options include regular expressions, JavaScript renaming, filters, subdirectory processing, and CSV input lists. The utility can create an undo batch file and save a log of renaming activity. Optional PDF and MediaInfo extensions make PDF and audio/video metadata available as renaming tags; they require version 4.1.0.0 or newer. A portable version is available. The maker lists Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, Windows on ARM, and specified Windows Server versions. Personal home use is free. Listed paid options include a $24.95 a month Home / Academic plan for one computer and a $92.95, paid once commercial license per computer.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need to rename batches of files or folders using metadata, filters, or advanced rules. Personal home users can use the free plan; organizations can choose among listed paid licenses.
What it does well
- Previews proposed names before renaming
- Uses EXIF, ID3, and Windows file properties
- Supports regular expressions and JavaScript renaming
- Can create undo batch files and activity logs
- Portable version is available
What to know first
- No Mac or Linux version
- The application is GUI-only
- PDF and MediaInfo extensions require version 4.1.0.0 or newer
Limits
The free plan is for personal, private use at home. Optional PDF and MediaInfo metadata extensions require version 4.1.0.0 or newer.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Home / Academic | 1 computer | $24.95 a month |
| Commercial | 1 computer | $92.95 a month |
| Commercial volume 2-5 | 2-5 computers | $63.95 a month |
| Commercial volume 6+ | 6+ computers | $49.95 a month |
| Personal home use | Free for personal, private use at home | Free |
| Yearly maintenance and priority support | 1-year maintenance and priority support · Quantity pricing: 2–5 US $19.95 each · 6+ US $14.95 each · includes updates, new versions, and priority email support | $29.95 a year |
| Commercial license | Per computer; quantity pricing: 2–5 US $63.95 each · 6+ US $49.95 each | $92.95, paid once |
| Home / Academic license | Unlocks all features, including JavaScript renaming · quantity pricing available | On request |
As bulkrenameutility.co.uk lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Bulk Rename Utility website.
- Choose the Windows download for your system.
- Use the portable version if that is your preferred option.
- Review the proposed names in the preview before applying a rename.
- Choose personal home use or review the paid license options if your use requires them.
Verdict
Bulk Rename Utility offers a broad set of batch-renaming rules and a preview before changes. It is limited to Windows and a graphical interface; personal home use is free, with paid licensing options listed.
Questions
Is Bulk Rename Utility free?
Personal, private use at home is free. The listed Home / Academic plan is $24.95 a month for one computer.
Which platforms does it support?
It is for Windows. The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, including Windows on ARM, and specified Windows Server versions; there is no Mac or Linux version.
Can it use file metadata when renaming?
Yes. Rules can use photo EXIF data, MP3 ID3 tags, and Windows file properties. Optional PDF and MediaInfo extensions add PDF and audio or video metadata tags.
Does it have a portable version?
Yes, a portable version is available.
What does a commercial license cost?
The listed Commercial license is $92.95, paid once per computer. Quantity pricing is listed as $63.95 each for 2–5 computers and $49.95 each for 6 or more.
Can it rename files from the command line?
Bulk Rename Utility itself is designed solely as a GUI application. The maker offers a separate Bulk Rename Command product for command-line use.
Facts from Bulk Rename Utility's own pages
- Advanced rules
- Advanced features include regular expressions, JavaScript renaming, filters, subdirectory processing, and CSV input lists. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Batch rename
- Yes · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Command line limit
- Bulk Rename Utility itself is designed solely as a GUI application; the maker offers a separate Bulk Rename Command product for command-line use. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Optional PDF and MediaInfo extensions expose PDF and audio/video metadata as renaming tags; the extensions require version 4.1.0.0 or newer. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- It can use photo EXIF data, MP3 ID3 tags, and Windows file properties when renaming. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- The FAQ says there is no Mac or Linux version. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Portable version
- A no-installer ZIP version can run from a folder, including from write-protected media or a computer where the user lacks installation privileges. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Preview
- The utility provides a detailed preview of the new names before renaming. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Bulk Rename Utility renames multiple files and entire folders in Windows according to flexible criteria. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Rename operations
- It can add, replace, or insert filename text, change case, remove or change extensions, and add dates or auto-numbers. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Security claims
- The maker says downloads are digitally signed, contain no bundled software, and the application does not collect or transmit information to third parties. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 24.95 · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Support is offered through a user forum and contact form; the maker says it responds to contact queries within a few hours on business days. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Support limit
- The contact page says only the latest version can be supported and recommends upgrading to version 4.1.0.1 before contacting support. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Undo and logs
- It can create an undo batch file and log renaming activity to a file. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The current download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, including Windows on ARM, plus specified Windows Server versions. · bulkrenameutility.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026
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