Advanced Renamer

Freemium#54 of 100 in File Manager SoftwareFile Renaming Software

Advanced Renamer: A focused renaming specialist with scripting, metadata support, previews, and undo. Ranked #54 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (3.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for advanced batch renaming.

3.5/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Advanced batch renaming
• Free plan
  Yes
• Supported platforms
  Windows, macOS
• Founded
  2001
• Facts checked
  22 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Metadata-aware renaming supports EXIF, XMP, ID3, and video data
  • Preview, undo, scripting, and multiple methods support repeatable workflows
  • Portable ZIP deployment and Windows command-line automation are available

• Where it doesn't

  • It focuses on renaming rather than full file-manager workflows
  • Command-line batch automation is limited to Windows
  • Frequent personal and commercial use requires a perpetual license

Our verdict on Advanced Renamer

Advanced Renamer is a desktop utility for renaming large groups of files and folders on Windows and macOS. It suits personal users, photographers, media organizers, professionals, and organizations that need repeatable naming workflows. Its focus is precise batch processing rather than general file management, with support for rename, copy, and move operations alongside configurable methods and real-time previews.

The free plan covers occasional personal use, batches of up to 10,000 files, and up to five methods per batch. The Personal plan is intended for frequent personal use and provides a perpetual license with no subscription. The Commercial plan covers commercial and professional use, also with a perpetual license, and adds priority support. Personal use is free, while the paid tiers separate frequent personal work from professional deployment.

Its strongest area is renaming depth. Users can combine multiple methods, apply regular expressions and wildcards, generate filenames with JavaScript, and draw names from EXIF, XMP, ID3, video, and other metadata. Real-time previews and undo help make larger changes more controlled, while Windows command-line automation supports repeatable batch processes. Portable ZIP deployment adds flexibility on Windows. Choose Advanced Renamer when advanced, repeatable renaming is the main requirement; choose a broader file manager for browsing, archives, cloud workflows, or dual-pane file operations.

Questions about Advanced Renamer

Does Advanced Renamer have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.

What does Advanced Renamer run on? Windows and macOS. It runs as a desktop app.

Who is Advanced Renamer built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).

Your product? Our editors can test Advanced Renamer in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →

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