# BatchRename: Bulk File Renamer — Bulk Rename Files & Metadata

> Powerful batch file renaming app for iOS with metadata integration and undo history. (iPhone/iPad app by Lei Feng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchrename-bulk-file-renamer/id1176825911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lei Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041447953)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchrename-bulk-file-renamer/id1176825911/reviews.md

## What is BatchRename?

THE MOST POWERFUL BATCH FILE RENAMING APP FOR MAC AND IOS.

BatchRename transforms hours of manual file renaming into seconds. Our intuitive interface makes bulk renaming effortless. Whether you're a photographer organizing RAW files, a musician tagging an album library, a developer cleaning up project assets, or anyone who works with files - BatchRename handles it all.

WHY BATCHRENAME?
BatchRename is built from the ground up using native SwiftUI. Manual renaming is slow, error-prone, and painful - BatchRename gives you a live preview before you commit, an interactive Undo History to safely roll back changes, and a powerful rule engine that handles any renaming scenario imaginable.

POWERFUL RENAMING METHODS

17 BUILT-IN METHODS
- Insert - add text at any position, before/after keywords
- Replace - find and replace text in file names
- Remove - strip characters, prefixes, suffixes, or ranges
- Truncate - limit file name length precisely
- Case - UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, camelCase
- Series - sequential numbering, date sequences
- Date/Time - rename by file creation, modification, or EXIF date
- Metadata Tags - embed EXIF, ID3, video, PDF data directly into names

PRO: SMART RENAMING
- Full regular expression support for precise pattern matching
- Formula engine: write powerful templates with variables and functions
  Example: {photo:Model}_{Date YYYY-MM-DD} → iPhone15Pro_2024-06-15.jpg
  Example: {music:Artist} - {music:Album} - {music:Title} → Artist - Album - Title.mp3
- Dynamic Subfolders: Use formulas with forward slashes (/) to auto-organize files into nested folders

PRO: METADATA TAGS
- Photo EXIF: 60+ tags including Camera model, lens specs, shutter, aperture, ISO, GPS, DPI, and Color Space
- Music ID3/iTunes: Artist, album, title, track number, year, genre, BPM, and more
- Video metadata: Duration, resolution, codec, bitrate, frame rate
- PDF properties: Title, author, subject, keywords, creation date
- File system: Size, creation date, modification date, extension, permissions

PRO: ENCODE & ENCRYPT
- File integrity: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 hashing appended to names
- AES-256 encryption and decryption of file names
- Useful for secure archiving and verification workflows

RULE STUDIO
- 100+ professional template stacks, one-click apply
- Categories: Photography, Music, Video, Documents, Development, Formatting
- Live preview of before → after names before you commit
- Build your own templates, save as Favorites
- Preset Sharing: Export and import .renamepreset files to share your custom rules across devices

LIVE PREVIEW & SAFETY
- Real-time diff highlighting - see exactly what changes
- Apply only when you're ready
- Dedicated Undo History toolbar menu - rollback specific past rename actions safely
- Confirmation dialog before renaming
- Detailed error logging if any files fail

INSPECTOR PANEL
- Instantly view EXIF, ID3, video, PDF metadata for any selected file
- Quick Actions: copy name, reveal in Finder, rename single file
- Quick Preview thumbnail

SEAMLESS SYSTEM INTEGRATION
- System Integration: Drag & drop files onto the app icon or use 'Open With' in Finder / Files app
- Universal Purchase: Buy once, unlock forever on Mac, iPhone, and iPad!

PRIVACY FIRST
- 100% local processing - your files never leave your device
- No cloud, no analytics, no tracking
- No internet connection required
- GDPR compliant

## Key features

- Bulk file renaming
- Metadata embedding (EXIF, ID3, Video, PDF)
- Live preview of changes
- Undo history for safe rollbacks
- Regular expression support
- Customizable renaming rules
- File integrity hashing and encryption

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rename with all tags, Mac + iOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| All encoding features, Mac + iOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Smart Variables, Mac + iOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| BEST VALUE 37.5% OFF, Mac + iOS! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchrename-bulk-file-renamer/id1176825911/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-09-05*

App opens in Spanish language only, despite device AND app settings set to English. 

Deleted.

### 5/5 — Help or bug

*2026-07-14*

Hello, when executing the rename on iOS, no action happens after I click confirm? There is no history saved nor are the files renamed. It doesn't matter whether the files are in iCloud or on my iPhone. When clicking rename, each file flickers, but nothing happens. 

Could you add a feature which allows one to choose whether the files are renamed in place or they are duplicated?

The "duplicate file" quick action doesn't work. 

I also bought the full package. This app is very awesome. 

Thanks

Edit: It has worked for me if I share a folder from the files app rather than open a folder from within the app


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Can you add capture groups in the regex search and replace feature? It would be very helpful to be able to use $1, $2, etc

**Developer response:** thank you for your feed! and the requested feature is added in new version now.

### 5/5 — Help or bug

*2026-07-04*

Hello, when executing the rename on iOS, no action happens after I click confirm? There is no history saved nor are the files renamed. It doesn't matter whether the files are in iCloud or on my iPhone. When clicking rename, each file flickers, but nothing happens. 

Could you add a feature which allows one to choose whether the files are renamed in place or they are duplicated?

The "duplicate file" quick action doesn't work. 

I also bought the full package. This app is very awesome. 

Thanks

Edit: It has worked for me if I share a folder from the files app rather than open a folder from within the app

### 1/5 — keeps crashing

*2020-06-25*

this app keeps crashing when running under 10.15.5 Catalina. was this tested?

### 2/5 — Works but it’s SO SLOW

*2017-10-17*

All I wanted to do was append some characters on some video files. This application was doing it, but one file per 10 seconds or so. Gave up after 2 mins and force quit and did it manually.

## Frequently asked questions about BatchRename

### What file types can BatchRename process?

BatchRename can process a wide variety of file types, including photos (RAW, JPG), music (MP3), videos, PDFs, and development assets. It can also read and write metadata from these file types.

### Does BatchRename support regular expressions for renaming?

Yes, BatchRename offers full regular expression support for precise pattern matching in file names, allowing for highly customized renaming scenarios.

### How does BatchRename ensure the safety of file renaming?

BatchRename provides a live preview of all changes before they are applied, a dedicated Undo History menu to safely roll back specific actions, and a confirmation dialog before renaming.

### Can I use BatchRename to embed metadata into file names?

Absolutely. BatchRename can embed over 60 EXIF tags for photos, ID3/iTunes tags for music, video metadata, and PDF properties directly into your file names.

### What are the PRO features in BatchRename?

PRO features include smart renaming with regular expressions and a formula engine, extensive metadata tag support for various file types, and options for file integrity hashing and AES-256 encryption.

### Is BatchRename available on Mac devices?

Yes, BatchRename is supported on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.

### How often is BatchRename updated?

The latest version, 3.1, was released on July 1, 2026, indicating a commitment to regular updates and feature enhancements.

### What is the user sentiment for BatchRename?

BatchRename has received excellent user feedback, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2026-09-09

- Visual Formula Token Picker & Editor: Build complex renaming patterns effortlessly with cursor-aware caret insertion, live hover preview banner, search filtering, and 10 organized token categories.
- 115+ Pro Rule Studio Templates & Smart Organizers: New one-click templates for Music folder hierarchy (Artist/Album), Photo date subfolders (YYYY/MM/DD), Video 4K/FPS stamps, PDF Author/Year archiving, and Invoice filing.
- On-Device AI Tagging Engine: Native SoundAnalysis audio scene classification, Vision object detection, and multi-language PDF OCR metadata extraction.
- Enhanced Video & Audio Stream Extraction: Advanced detection for Video Codecs, Audio Codecs, dimensions, bitrates, and BPM across 20+ containers.
- Engine Performance & Formatting: Optimized real-time preview computation and metadata formatting across 128+ multimedia and document formats.

### 3.6 — 2026-08-26

- Roman & Alphabetical Series: Number files with classical Roman numerals (I, II, III... / i, ii, iii...) or spreadsheet-style alphabetical lettering (A, B, C... / a, b, c...).
- Quick Regex Snippet Picker: 1-click insertion for common regex patterns (digits, leading zeros, dates YYYY-MM-DD, bracketed content, and whitespace cleanup).
- Metadata Pre-Sorting: Sort files by camera capture date (EXIF Date Taken) and numeric audio track order before applying series numbering.
- Preset Quick Share & AirDrop: Right-click any template in Rule Studio to instantly export or AirDrop standalone .renamepreset files, or toggle Favorites.
- Parent Folder Formulas: Added [%ParentFolder%] and [%ParentDirectory%] variables to include containing folder names in renamed files.
- Refined UI & Performance: Polished interactive user manual and 100% complete multi-language localizations across all supported languages.

### 3.5 — 2026-08-19

- New: 10 High-Value Renaming Templates - Expanded Rule Studio with 10 powerful new presets including Kebab-Case, PascalCase, YouTube/Podcast Episode, Timestamped Screen Recording, Subfolder Photo Year/Month Organizers, and Short Hash Anonymizer (90+ templates total).
- Redesigned Rename & Undo History: Powerful master-detail interface with search filtering, selective rollback for any historical batch, single-record deletion, and direct Finder reveal.
- Apple Shortcuts & App Intents: Seamlessly automate batch renaming from macOS and iOS Shortcuts app with template support.
- Streamlined Rule Builder: Compact single-line control layout for higher workspace density and faster rule composition.
- Enhanced Safety Controls: Added customizable confirmation prompts before clearing rules or file lists.
- Polished Toolbar: Full overflow menu support on compact windows and refined multi-language localizations across all 8 languages.

### 3.4 — 2026-08-10

- New: Vision AI Auto-Renaming - Say goodbye to manual typing! Our new intelligent on-device AI uses advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing to instantly scan images and PDFs, extracting meaningful names, dates, keywords, and amounts from messy text to generate perfect file names automatically. Completely private and lightning-fast—no internet connection required.
- New: Multi-Language Support - Fully localized in Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Traditional Chinese.

### 3.2 — 2026-07-23

- New: Regex Capture Group Substitution - Full support for `$1`, `$2`, `$3` capture variables in Replace rule mode for advanced pattern transformation.
- New: Duplicate File Mode - Added a user setting to create renamed copies of files instead of overwriting existing files in-place.
- Improved: Folder Permission Handling - Automatic pre-flight permission checks with interactive folder prompts on iOS and macOS when security access is missing.
- Improved: Transactional Undo Safety - Refactored undo history rollback to ensure history items are preserved if a file revert operation fails.
- Fixed: Cross-Platform Security Scopes - Fixed thread-local security-scoped resource access and bookmark persistence across launches.
- Fixed: Layout & UI Stability - Resolved geometry layout constraint warnings and fixed non-finite frame dimension calculation edge cases.

## More apps by Lei Feng

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All apps by Lei Feng: https://appshunter.io/developer/1041447953

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