BatchRename: Bulk File Renamer

Lei Feng · Productivity

5.0 2 ratings Free

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Aug 26, 2026
New version 3.1 → 3.6

- Roman & Alphabetical Series: Number files with classical Roman numerals (I, II, III... / i, ii, iii...) or spreadsheet-style alphabetical lettering (A, B, C... / a, b, c...). - Quick Regex Snippet Picker: 1-click insertion for common regex patterns (digits, leading zeros, dates YYYY-MM-DD, bracketed content, and whitespace cleanup). - Metadata Pre-Sorting: Sort files by camera capture date (EXIF Date Taken) and numeric audio track order before applying series numbering. - Preset Quick Share & AirDrop: Right-click any template in Rule Studio to instantly export or AirDrop standalone .renamepreset files, or toggle Favorites. - Parent Folder Formulas: Added [%ParentFolder%] and [%ParentDirectory%] variables to include containing folder names in renamed files. - Refined UI & Performance: Polished interactive user manual and 100% complete multi-language localizations across all supported languages.

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THE MOST POWERFUL BATCH FILE RENAMING APP FOR MAC AND IOS. BatchRename transforms hours of manual file renaming into seconds. Our intuitive interface makes bulk renaming effortless. Whether you're a photographer organizing RAW files, a musician tagging an album library, a developer cleaning up project assets, or anyone who works with files - BatchRename handles it all. WHY BATCHRENAME? BatchRename is built from the ground up using native SwiftUI. Manual renaming is slow, error-prone, and painful - BatchRename gives you a live preview before you commit, an interactive Undo History to safely roll back changes, and a powerful rule engine that handles any renaming scenario imaginable. POWERFUL RENAMING METHODS 17 BUILT-IN METHODS - Insert - add text at any position, before/after keywords - Replace - find and replace text in file names - Remove - strip characters, prefixes, suffixes, or ranges - Truncate - limit file name length precisely - Case - UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, camelCase - Series - sequential numbering, date sequences - Date/Time - rename by file creation, modification, or EXIF date - Metadata Tags - embed EXIF, ID3, video, PDF data directly into names PRO: SMART RENAMING - Full regular expression support for precise pattern matching - Formula engine: write powerful templates with variables and functions Example: {photo:Model}_{Date YYYY-MM-DD} → iPhone15Pro_2024-06-15.jpg Example: {music:Artist} - {music:Album} - {music:Title} → Artist - Album - Title.mp3 - Dynamic Subfolders: Use formulas with forward slashes (/) to auto-organize files into nested folders PRO: METADATA TAGS - Photo EXIF: 60+ tags including Camera model, lens specs, shutter, aperture, ISO, GPS, DPI, and Color Space - Music ID3/iTunes: Artist, album, title, track number, year, genre, BPM, and more - Video metadata: Duration, resolution, codec, bitrate, frame rate - PDF properties: Title, author, subject, keywords, creation date - File system: Size, creation date, modification date, extension, permissions PRO: ENCODE & ENCRYPT - File integrity: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 hashing appended to names - AES-256 encryption and decryption of file names - Useful for secure archiving and verification workflows RULE STUDIO - 100+ professional template stacks, one-click apply - Categories: Photography, Music, Video, Documents, Development, Formatting - Live preview of before → after names before you commit - Build your own templates, save as Favorites - Preset Sharing: Export and import .renamepreset files to share your custom rules across devices LIVE PREVIEW & SAFETY - Real-time diff highlighting - see exactly what changes - Apply only when you're ready - Dedicated Undo History toolbar menu - rollback specific past rename actions safely - Confirmation dialog before renaming - Detailed error logging if any files fail INSPECTOR PANEL - Instantly view EXIF, ID3, video, PDF metadata for any selected file - Quick Actions: copy name, reveal in Finder, rename single file - Quick Preview thumbnail SEAMLESS SYSTEM INTEGRATION - System Integration: Drag & drop files onto the app icon or use 'Open With' in Finder / Files app - Universal Purchase: Buy once, unlock forever on Mac, iPhone, and iPad! PRIVACY FIRST - 100% local processing - your files never leave your device - No cloud, no analytics, no tracking - No internet connection required - GDPR compliant

What's new · 3.6

- Roman & Alphabetical Series: Number files with classical Roman numerals (I, II, III... / i, ii, iii...) or spreadsheet-style alphabetical lettering (A, B, C... / a, b, c...). - Quick Regex Snippet Picker: 1-click insertion for common regex patterns (digits, leading zeros, dates YYYY-MM-DD, bracketed content, and whitespace cleanup). - Metadata Pre-Sorting: Sort files by camera capture date (EXIF Date Taken) and numeric audio track order before applying series numbering. - Preset Quick Share & AirDrop: Right-click any template in Rule Studio to instantly export or AirDrop standalone .renamepreset files, or toggle Favorites. - Parent Folder Formulas: Added [%ParentFolder%] and [%ParentDirectory%] variables to include containing folder names in renamed files. - Refined UI & Performance: Polished interactive user manual and 100% complete multi-language localizations across all supported languages.

Details

DeveloperLei Feng
ReleasedNov 2016
UpdatedJul 2026
Version3.6
Size7.2 MB
RequiresiOS 16.0 or later
Age rating4+
LanguagesEnglish
PriceFree
Categories ProductivityUtilities
Bundle IDWilliamSoftware.BatchRenameFlex