Alternatives to Bulk Rename Utility on Windows
If Bulk Rename Utility's license or interface doesn't suit you, the apps below document batch renaming on Windows. Its own recorded conditions come first in the table, so you can compare licensing and automation.
Compared with Bulk Rename Utility
Conditions checked
- Windows
- Batch rename
Before you choose
Preview, undo and collision handling are unknown unless a source documents them. A free license can be limited to personal or non-commercial use.
Documented conditions compared
Each cell reflects the catalog's current qualified sources for this platform. Not documented means unknown, not unsupported. Notes and sources are on each app below.
| App | Free | Automation | Convert image formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Rename Utilitycompared with | Free, important features paid | Not documented | Not documented |
| Advanced Renamer | Free, important features paid · One-time purchase | Documented | Not documented |
| DropIt | Documented | Documented | Not documented |
| IrfanView | Documented | Documented | Documented |
| Microsoft PowerToys | Documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Shutter Encoder | Documented | Documented | Documented |
Products with evidence for these conditions
Listed alphabetically, with no paid placement. Inclusion establishes these documented conditions, not a hands-on endorsement or a guarantee of fit.

Advanced Renamer
Windows
Windows · Batch rename · Automation
- The free version is for casual or occasional personal use only and is limited (the vendor's comparison table lists it as "Fully functional: Almost"); frequent personal use needs a personal license, and any commercial use needs a commercial license.

DropIt
Windows
Windows · Batch rename · Free · Automation
- Renames dropped or monitored files automatically according to the rules you define, not an interactive bulk renamer.
- Folder Monitoring watches defined directories and processes files automatically on a defined time interval.

IrfanView
Windows
Windows · Batch rename · Free · Automation · Convert image formats
- Freeware for non-commercial use.


Shutter Encoder
Windows
Windows · Batch rename · Free · Automation · Convert image formats
- Watch folder: monitors an input folder and encodes files as they arrive.
Sources for the apps above were checked between 2026-09-26 and 2026-09-29.
Common questions
Which alternatives are free for work use?
Check the Free column and each app's license note. A free license that covers only personal or non-commercial use doesn't cover work use.
Can I undo a batch rename?
Only if the tool documents it. Preview, undo and conflict handling are treated as unknown unless a source says otherwise, so try the rule on copies first.
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