Quick summary
Bulk Rename Utility is a web-based application built to streamline renaming many files at once. It works directly with files on your machine so you do not need to upload your data to a server. The tool provides two distinct approaches for renaming: a descriptive, natural-language-driven mode and a rule-based mode for precise, repeatable transformations.
Operation modes
- AI-assisted renaming: Tell the tool what you want in plain language and it will propose new filenames that match your description.
- Rule-based renaming: Create detailed instructions (for example, remove characters, add zero-padding to sequences, or apply regular-expression substitutions) to transform names exactly as needed.
Each mode is accessible from the same interface, allowing quick switching between a high-level, conversational workflow and a fine-grained, deterministic workflow.
Privacy and local handling
The application is designed to perform its work inside the folder that contains your files. Only directory and filename metadata are read, and no file contents are uploaded to external servers. This local operation model keeps your data private while still enabling powerful batch operations.
Advanced functionality
- Flexible pattern matching and replacement, including support for regular expressions and conditional substitutions.
- Sequence adjustments (such as padding numbers), trimming or deleting selected characters, and combining parts of filenames in new arrangements. These options let both casual users and power users construct complex renaming schemes without manual editing of each file.
Interface and compatibility
The user interface focuses on clarity so users can move fluidly between the two renaming approaches. It works in modern browsers such as Chrome and Edge and is compatible with Windows and macOS environments. The layout highlights previews of changes so you can verify results before applying them.
Suggested alternative
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Technical
- Windows
- Web App
- Free