Renaming hundreds of files without doing it one at a time
You have a folder of files with messy names, and fixing them by hand in Explorer would take all afternoon. EF Multi File Renamer from EFSoftware handles it in one pass. You can point it at a set of files, or at a whole directory including its subfolders. You build the result from renaming rules.
Quick facts
- Vendor: EFSoftware
- Platform: Windows
- License: Shareware, with free updates
- Languages: Multilingual
Key features
Pick predefined rules and give each one its own settings
You choose the rules you need for the job from an extensive set of predefined rules. Every rule has individual settings. A simple job stays simple.
Chain rules in any order, even the same rule more than once
Harder jobs can combine several rules in the order you want. You can move a rule's position in the set, and you can switch individual rules off without deleting them. You can save a rule set and load it again later.
See every new name before anything is renamed
The real-time preview updates as soon as you change a parameter. It also flags name conflicts, so you find errors before they happen. If you still don't like the outcome, you can undo the last renaming operation.
Work through subfolders and narrow down files with filters
The program can process subfolders recursively. A filter function restricts the files by various criteria, so you only touch what you mean to. The interface looks like Windows Explorer, which makes the file list easy to read.
Use description plugins and export your file lists
It can use external description plugins in the WDX format written by third parties. You can also export file lists in different formats.
Who it's for
It suits you if you regularly clean up photo, document or download folders and want a repeatable, previewable process. It also suits you if you want to save a rule set once and reuse it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Live preview with conflict detection
- Rules can be combined, reordered, disabled and saved
- Undo for the last renaming operation
- Recursive subfolder processing
- Updates are free
Cons
- It is shareware, so you pay after the trial
- It runs on Windows only
- A large rule set takes some time to learn
FAQs
Can I rename files inside subfolders too?
Yes. The program processes subfolders and the files in them in one step.
Can I check the result first?
Yes. The preview shows the new names before you rename, and it flags name conflicts.
Can I reuse a setup?
Yes. You can store a rule set and load it later.
Can I reverse a rename?
You can undo the last renaming operation.
Do I pay for updates?
No. The program is shareware with free updates.