Struggling with hundreds of messy file names? Meet Advanced Renamer—the ultimate batch renaming solution. With 13 powerful renaming methods, smart tag-based renaming using EXIF/ID3/Video metadata, GPS-to-city conversion for 100K+ cities, JavaScript extensibility, real-time preview, and one-click undo, it brings instant order to your digital life.

🎤 Introduction

Have you ever been overwhelmed by hundreds of messily named photos, music files, or documents? Manually renaming them one by one is an absolute nightmare! Worry not—Advanced Renamer is the ultimate batch renaming solution you've been searching for. This powerful yet intuitive software lets you effortlessly handle massive file naming tasks, instantly bringing order to your digital life!

Note: This is the English translation of the original Chinese version.

🔥 Beyond Basic Renaming: 13 Powerful Methods, Combinable in a Single Batch

The heart of Advanced Renamer lies in its 13 powerful renaming methods, which can be combined within a single batch for unlimited possibilities:

🏷️ Tag-Based Renaming (New Name with Tags)

The soul of the software! Use predefined "tags" (like <IMG Date>, <IMG Model>, <MP3 Artist>, <VID Width>, etc.) to extract information directly from file metadata (EXIF, ID3, video tags, etc.) and build new file names.

Example: <IMG Date>_<IMG Model>.jpg20230712_1545_CANON-EOS-R5.jpg

🗂️ Metadata Master

File TypeMetadata SourceAvailable Tags
Images (EXIF/XMP)Camera metadataDate, time, camera model, resolution, GPS coordinates
Music (MP3/ID3)Audio metadataArtist, album, title, track number, genre
VideosVideo metadataCodec, resolution, frame rate, audio bitrate

🌍 GPS Magic: Using GPS coordinates, Advanced Renamer can match a global database of 100,000+ cities and convert coordinates into <City>, <State>, <Country> tags—generating smart file names like Paris_France_EiffelTower.jpg.

✍️ Text Manipulation All-Rounder

  • Add/Delete/Modify/Move: Insert text anywhere in the filename, delete specified characters, replace text or patterns (regex and wildcards supported)
  • Case Conversion: Easily switch between all-uppercase, all-lowercase, title case, sentence case, etc.
  • Trim & Renumber: Remove leading/trailing spaces or specified characters; renumber files by custom rules (prefix, suffix, start value, digits, increment)—e.g., Photo_001.jpg, Photo_002.jpg
  • Swap Positions: Swap two specified parts of the filename

⚙️ Advanced Customization: JavaScript Scripting

For complex needs, write JavaScript code directly to generate new file names, providing unmatched flexibility for power users.

📁 Beyond Renaming: Batch Processing Powerhouse

  • Move/Copy: Organize files into different folders based on rules
  • Modify Timestamps: Batch-set file creation, modification, or access dates (also supports metadata extraction)
  • Process Folders: Renaming rules apply to folders too!

✨ Core Advantages: Efficient, Safe, User-Friendly

  • 👀 Real-time Preview & Safety First: Before execution, clearly preview the new name for every file. Confirm before applying—avoid disaster from mis-clicks!
  • ⏪ The Regret Button: Full Undo: Realized a large rename wasn't perfect? Don't panic! Advanced Renamer offers one-click undo of an entire batch operation—files instantly restored to their original names.
  • 🔗 Combo Power: Sequentially apply multiple renaming methods in a single batch (e.g., replace invalid chars → add date via tag → renumber)—all in one pass.
  • 🖥️ Cross-Platform Support: Natively supports Windows and macOS.
  • 🎨 Modern Experience: Friendly UI with dark mode support for long working sessions.
  • 🌐 Powerful Compatibility: Full Unicode and UTF-8 support, easily handling multilingual and special-character file names.
  • 🤖 Automation Power Tool: Provides a command-line batch runner to integrate renaming tasks into automation scripts or workflows.

🎯 Who Needs It Most?

  • 📷 Photographers & Hobbyists: Bulk rename photos by date, location, camera model for instant archiving
  • 🎵 Music Enthusiasts: Transform messy libraries into neat "Artist - Album - Track# - Title" naming
  • 🎬 Video Creators & Collectors: Clearly mark resolution and encoding format in file names for easier management
  • 📄 Document Managers: Batch-organize reports, contracts, scans with consistent naming
  • Anyone Seeking Efficiency: Anyone who's ever been frustrated by chaotic file names!

📥 Download & Installation Guide (Super Simple!)

  1. Visit the official site: Open your browser and go to https://www.advancedrenamer.com/
  2. Choose your version:

    • The homepage clearly provides download buttons for Windows and macOS versions
    • Windows users typically choose the standard installer (.exe) or portable version (.zip, extract and use)
    • macOS users download the .dmg file
  3. Install:

    • Windows (.exe): Double-click the downloaded file, follow the install wizard (usually just click "Next")
    • Windows (.zip portable): Extract the ZIP to any folder and run AdvancedRenamer.exe
    • macOS (.dmg): Double-click the DMG and drag the Advanced Renamer icon to "Applications"
  4. Launch: Find Advanced Renamer in the Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (macOS)

🛠️ Four-Step Quick Start

Step 1: Add Files/Folders

  • Click the Add button in the toolbar
  • Select files or folders to process (drag-and-drop is supported!)

Step 2: Configure Renaming Methods

  • In the Methods panel, click Add Method
  • Choose from 13 methods (beginners should start with New Name with Tags)

Step 3: Real-time Preview

  • The software instantly shows the new name for every file
  • Verify all changes are correct

Step 4: Execute or Undo

  • Click Start Batch to execute
  • Need to revert? Click Undo to restore all original names instantly

💎 Pro Tips

  • Start Simple: Begin with the tag-based method—it's the most powerful
  • Combine Methods: Chain multiple methods for complex tasks (e.g., clean invalid chars → add date → renumber)
  • Backup First: Although full undo is available, keep a backup for important batches
  • Use the Command Line: For repetitive tasks, script them via the CLI batch runner

🏁 Conclusion

Advanced Renamer is more than just a renaming tool—it's a digital life organization weapon. Whether you're a content creator, photographer, or just someone who hates messy file names, it can transform chaos into order in minutes. With 13 powerful methods, smart metadata extraction, JavaScript extensibility, and an obsession with safety (real-time preview + one-click undo), it remains the gold standard for batch file renaming on Windows and macOS.

Official Website: https://www.advancedrenamer.com/

Stop wasting time on manual renames—let Advanced Renamer do the heavy lifting while you focus on what really matters!