Your camera names a photo IMG_1329, a downloaded video arrives as 003245.mpg, and a few months later you can't find anything. Renaming a handful of files by hand is tolerable. Renaming hundreds is the kind of job that never gets done. 1-abc.net File Renamer is built to do that job in one pass.
Quick facts
- Version: 6.00
- Platform: Windows
- Type: Shareware, so you can test it before buying
Key features
Add as many files and folders as you need
Build a list of files and folders, then change their order before renaming. You can also sort the list by file date, size, name or path.
Define exactly how new names look
Build names from file dates, numbers, custom text and the original name. You choose how date and time are formatted. You can also switch between creation, last access and last change dates.
Preview before anything changes
A preview shows the final names first. When they look right, one click renames everything.
Backups, history and saved projects
The program can back up unmodified files before renaming and log your renaming activity in a history file. You can also open and save renaming projects for later use.
Runs from removable media
You can install it on USB sticks, camera cards or nearly any other re-writable media.
Who it's for
It suits anyone with folders of camera photos, downloaded videos or music files that carry meaningless names. It also helps if your MP3 player can't sort by creation date, because you can add the file date to the name and leave the rest unchanged.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Preview of final names before renaming.
- Pro: Backup and history features.
- Pro: Very low memory and CPU use.
- Con: Softpedia notes that drag and drop isn't available, so you add files through the file or folder browser.
- Con: It is a focused renamer, not a full file manager.
FAQs
Can I see the new names before they're applied?
Yes. The preview shows the final names, and nothing changes until you confirm.
Can I keep my originals?
Yes. The backup feature saves unmodified files before renaming.
Can I put the file date in the name?
Yes. You can use today's date and time, or the file's creation, last access or last change date, in the format you choose.
Can I use it from a USB stick?
Yes. It can be installed on USB sticks and other re-writable media.