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File Renamers

Rapid File Renamer for Windows

SUMMARY: Rapid File Renamer allows you to rename a group of files using a visual File Name Designer.

Those looking for another option to mass-rename files on Windows machines can try out Rapid File Renamer from Abaiko Software. The application offers a visual File Name Designer allowing you to choose how files should be renamed, as well as a preview mode before renaming files.

Options include changing text case, adding today's date or file dates in a variety of formats, adding an auto-incrementing counter, cutting or replacing text, and adding text. You can add include or exclude masks to only rename certain matching files in a directory.

Running Rapid File Renamer

A 10-day trial may be downloaded at the following address:

* Rapid File Renamer: http://www.rapidfilerenamer.com/

Due to the size of this program's window, several of the buttons may not appear on Netbooks running at 1024x600 resolution.

This tip was written regarding Rapid File Renamer v2.01 running on a Windows XP machine. Features, information, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.