At a glance
| Batch File Renamer | NameChanger | |
|---|---|---|
| Live preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Several changes in one pass | Stacked steps | One rename type at a time |
| Saved presets | ✓ | — |
| Regex | Pro | ✓ |
| Sequence numbering | ✓ | ✓ |
| EXIF, ID3 metadata | Pro | EXIF dates |
| Undo the last batch, even after quitting | ✓ | History of renames |
| Command line and Shortcuts | Pro | — |
NameChanger details from mrrsoftware.com, October 2026.
Where NameChanger is enough
For one change across a folder, like swapping a word or adding a sequence number, NameChanger is quick and free.
Where Batch File Renamer helps
Real renames often need several changes: remove a camera prefix, add the date, number them, lowercase the extension. Batch File Renamer stacks those as steps, shows the combined result on every file with conflicts flagged, and saves the whole thing as a preset.
Questions
Is NameChanger free?
Yes, with optional donations.
Can Batch File Renamer do regex for free?
Regex is part of Pro. Lite covers replace, add, remove, numbering, case, dates and extensions.