Bulk Rename Utility
Bulk Rename Utility batch-renames files and folders on Windows, with a downloadable utility listed on its site.
About Bulk Rename Utility
Bulk Rename Utility is a downloadable program for Windows that batch-renames files and folders. It can add, replace or insert text, change case, add auto-numbers, edit extensions, process sub-folders, and rename photos from EXIF data, MP3 files from ID3 tags, and other files from Windows properties. It shows a preview before renaming and can change timestamps and file attributes.
It is free of charge for personal, private use at home; use within a business or for commercial purposes requires a commercial license.
Key features
- Preview new filenames before applying rename operation
- Rename JPG photos using EXIF metadata like date taken
- Rename MP3 files using ID3 tags
- Rename using Windows file properties such as dimensions
- Change file creation, modification and access timestamps
- Filter files with wildcards, regex or JavaScript conditions
Best for: Windows users who need to rename large batches of files or folders using rules, metadata, or file properties.
Good for
- Free of charge for personal, private use at home
- Includes a preview of new names before renaming
- Available as a portable version without installation
Watch out for
- Commercial or business use requires a commercial license
- Provided as Windows software with listed compatibility limited to Windows versions
Bulk Rename Utility at a glance
- Website
- bulkrenameutility.co.uk
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Bulk Rename Utility FAQ
Is Bulk Rename Utility free for commercial use?
No. It is free of charge for personal, private use at home; business or commercial use requires a commercial license.
Which versions of Windows are supported?
Listed compatibility includes Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003, 2000, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Can I review or reverse file renames?
You can preview new names before renaming, create an undo batch file, and log renaming activity to a log file.
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