Simplest File Renamer

Simplest File Renamer is a tool designed to modify file names in batches. It supports multiple formats and offers advanced customization options. The program is compatible with Windows and is distributed free of charge.

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• Sequential renaming. Assigns consecutive numbers to files in the selected order. Allows you to define the start, increment, and number format, including leading zeros to maintain a fixed length.
• Text insertion. Adds character strings at specific positions in the file name. Can be placed at the beginning, at the end, or at a user-defined location.
• Text replacement. Searches for and replaces parts of the file name according to defined patterns. Distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase, and allows replacing only the first match or all matches.
• Character removal. Removes segments from the name based on position or content. You can remove the first N characters, the last N characters, or a specific range.
• Extension change. Modifies the file extension without altering the main name. Supports conversion between common formats such as .jpg, .png, .txt, among others.
• Prefixes and suffixes. Adds fixed text at the beginning or end of the original name. Keeps the extension intact while modifying the main part of the name.
• Uppercase and lowercase. Adjusts the capitalization of the full name or specific parts. Options include all uppercase, all lowercase, or title case.
• Regular expressions. Uses complex patterns to identify and modify sections of the name. Requires knowledge of regex syntax for advanced use.
• Real-time preview. Shows what the final name will look like before applying changes. Allows you to verify the result of all combined rules.
• Filtering by type. Selects specific files based on their extension to apply renaming only to those items.
• Metadata modification. Adjusts properties such as creation and modification date in batch along with the name change.
• Predefined templates. Offers common renaming schemes for photos, documents, and media files with default settings.

Simplest File Renamer was developed by Yuri Borisov. The project started in 2019 as a minimalistic solution for basic renaming tasks. The application is written in C++ using the Qt framework for the graphical interface. The first public version was released in 2020 with limited features, which were expanded in later updates based on user feedback. The code was optimized to handle large volumes of files without consuming excessive system resources.

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