Best File Renaming Software in 2026
Updated
In short: reNamerX is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Ant Renamer and Nomina. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ant Renamer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Flash Renamer at $19.95/mo.
When a folder contains a batch of files, consistent names can make it easier to keep work organized. This ranked selection puts PBRenamer, RenameKit, and Advanced Renamer among its first entries. Compared on folder renaming, regex and metadata-based renaming, the tools offer different ways to define naming rules. A preview and the option to undo changes are useful safeguards to compare before applying a batch; platform coverage helps you check compatibility with your setup. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price round out the criteria. Consider the kinds of rules you need and how much review you want before changes take effect as you compare the ranked options.
30 file renaming software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Platform coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  reNamerX | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 2 |  Ant Renamer | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows_only | View |
| 3 |  Nomina | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 4 |  PBRenamer | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 5 | RenameKit | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 9.99 one-time | multi_platform | View |
| 6 |  ReNamer | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 29.95 one-time | windows_only | View |
| 7 | Bulk Rename Utility | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24.95/mo | Yes | 24.95 one-time | — | View |
| 8 | Bulk Renamer | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 9 | Advanced Renamer | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | Batchio | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 9.99 one-time | macos_only | View |
| 11 |  Filera | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 12 |  Renamer.ai | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 13 |  Transnomino | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | macos_only | View |
| 14 |  Bulker | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | KRename | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux_only | View |
| 16 |  NameChanger | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | macos_only | View |
| 17 |  RenameRegex | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows_only | View |
| 18 | ExifRenamer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | macos_only | View |
| 19 |  File Renamer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multi_platform | View |
| 20 | PowerToys Command Palette | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Quick File Rename | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | 49.95 one-time | windows_only | View |
| 22 | Batch File Renamer | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | windows_only | View |
| 23 |  Flash Renamer | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19.95/mo | No | 19.95 one-time | — | View |
| 24 | A Better Finder Rename | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | macos_only | View |
| 25 |  Easy File Renamer | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multi_platform | View |
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Questions about this list
Which file renaming software is ranked first on Inferse?
reNamerX is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 6.0. Ant Renamer is second and Nomina third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Flash Renamer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $19.95/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.