Simple Renamer review
A focused Windows renamer with metadata, regex, previews, presets, and undo.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Simple Renamer is a Windows desktop application for renaming files individually or in batches. It suits people who need repeatable filename changes across folders, subfolders, photos, music, or general file collections. Its rule set covers find-and-replace, sequential numbering, dates and timestamps, regular expressions, case conversion, trimming, EXIF photo data, and ID3 music tags. Rules can be combined into stacked sets and saved as reusable presets.
The workflow emphasizes control before changes are applied. A live before-and-after preview shows proposed filenames, while undo history provides a way to reverse completed rename operations. These features matter when a batch includes mixed naming patterns or when several rules must be applied in sequence. Local processing also keeps the task centered on a Windows desktop application rather than a subscription-based web service.
Simple Renamer uses a single paid plan priced at $29.95 one-time, with free software updates included. The plan includes the full listed feature set, including batch processing of files and folder trees, regex support, metadata renaming, previews, stacked rules, reusable presets, and undo. It is a practical choice for Windows users who want a straightforward rule stack and do not need to rename folders themselves. Buyers working on macOS or another platform should choose a different tool, and users seeking a free option will need an alternative.
Simple Renamer pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines regex, date, numbering, and find-and-replace rules
- Renames files using EXIF photo data and ID3 music tags
- Offers live previews, stacked presets, and one-click undo
- Where it doesn't
- Available only for Windows
- The one-time purchase has no free plan
- Renames files in folder trees but preserves folder structure
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