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Bulk Rename Utility alternative for Windows and macOS
Bulk Rename Utility is powerful, but some teams want a cleaner cross-platform workflow with fewer dense controls on the first screen. Renamio keeps advanced rename rules, preview, and history in a focused desktop app for Windows and macOS.
What usually goes wrong
- Dense rule panels can be hard to audit before a large rename.
- macOS users need a comparable local workflow without switching tools.
- Teams often need repeatable rule stacks, preview, and safer rollback together.
Renamio workflow
- 1Add files or folders to Renamio and sort the batch.
- 2Stack rename rules such as replace, sequence, date, regex, and cleanup.
- 3Review the preview and apply the rename with history available afterward.
Why this workflow helps
- Works locally on Windows and macOS.
- Keeps rule combinations visible before applying changes.
- Supports practical rename jobs without forcing every option into one dense panel.
Good fit
- Cross-platform users
- Folders that need preview and history
- Repeatable rename workflows
Not the right fit
- Users who only want the original Bulk Rename Utility UI
- Server-side automated renaming
- One-off terminal scripts
Related rename tools
Text replacement
Find and replace text in file names
Batch replace spaces, camera prefixes, duplicate markers, and repeated text in file names with live preview and undo protection.
Advanced matching
Rename files with regular expressions
Use regex capture groups to restructure file names, clean dates, extract numbers, and rename complex batches safely.
Numbering
Add sequential numbers to file names
Batch add padded sequence numbers, custom prefixes, and ordered numbering to photos, documents, exports, and project files.
Related guides
Windows workflow
Batch file renamer for Windows
Use Renamio on Windows to batch rename files with preview, regex, numbering, date rules, cleanup, extension repair, and rename history.
Open guidemacOS workflow
Batch file renamer for Mac
Use Renamio on macOS to batch rename files locally with preview, date rules, numbering, regex, cleanup, and undo-oriented rename history.
Open guideFAQ
Is Renamio a clone of Bulk Rename Utility?
No. Renamio is a separate desktop app focused on local preview, rule stacking, and a simpler cross-platform workflow.
Can Renamio handle advanced rename rules?
Yes. It includes regex, sequence, date, cleanup, extension repair, JavaScript logic, and other rule types.
Preview the rename before changing files
Use Renamio locally on Windows or macOS to test the naming pattern, catch collisions, and keep rename history for review.