Rename thousands of files in seconds — regex, JavaScript, EXIF, ID3 tags, and 100+ renaming rules in one lightweight app.
Bulk Rename Utility (BRU) is the industry-standard Windows file renaming tool used by system administrators, photographers, media teams, and IT departments to batch-rename thousands of files and folders in seconds. Rewritten in C++ for maximum speed and minimal memory footprint, BRU handles directories with over 100,000 entries effortlessly. Apply regex, JavaScript logic, EXIF metadata, ID3 tags, CSV lists, and 100+ Windows file properties — with a live preview before every rename.
🏆 Why Bulk Rename Utility? Trusted by enterprises worldwide for file-server cleanup, media asset management, log archival, and standardized naming conventions. Deploy silently across your fleet via MSI, GPO, SCCM, or Intune.
| 📦 File | 🏗 Architecture | 📋 Type | ⬇ Link |
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| BulkRenameUtility.msi | 32-bit & 64-bit | MSI Installer | Download → |
📂 All releases are available on the Releases page.
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Bulk Rename Utility presents a powerful grid of renaming rules — each column controls one transformation (text replace, numbering, case, extension, etc.). Load any folder, configure your rules, preview the results instantly, then apply. For automation, save configurations as .bru favourite files and reload them with one click. Version 4 adds JavaScript renaming, searchable tag insertion, and Office file property reading via fileMatch().
| 1️⃣ Download Get BulkRenameUtility.msifrom Releases |
2️⃣ Install Run MSI or deploy silently via GPO |
3️⃣ Rename Load folder, set rules, preview & apply |
- Download BulkRenameUtility.msi from the latest release
- Run the installer or deploy silently to workstations and file servers
- Launch Bulk Rename Utility and navigate to the target folder
- Configure renaming rules in the grid — preview changes in real time
- Click Rename — thousands of files renamed in seconds
msiexec /i BulkRenameUtility.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /i BulkRenameUtility.msi INSTALLLOCATION="C:\Tools\Bulk Rename Utility" /qn- Download BulkRenameUtility.msi and test on a pilot machine
- Prepare standard .bru favourite files for common naming conventions (logs, photos, archives)
- Deploy silently via Group Policy, SCCM, or Intune
- Distribute
.bruconfig files to a network share for team-wide consistency - Optionally add "Bulk Rename Here" to Explorer context menu during install
- Document naming standards in your IT knowledge base
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
msiexec /i BulkRenameUtility.msi /qn |
Silent install with default settings |
msiexec /i BulkRenameUtility.msi /qn INSTALLLOCATION="C:\BRU" |
Silent install to custom directory |
msiexec /x BulkRenameUtility.msi /qn |
Silent uninstall |
"Bulk Rename Utility.exe" /writeregkey:"Name|Key" |
Apply commercial license key post-install |
| Scenario | How Bulk Rename Utility Helps |
|---|---|
| 🗂️ File server cleanup | Standardize naming across shared drives — remove spaces, fix casing, add date prefixes |
| 📷 Photo library organization | Rename DSC_0001.jpg → 2026-07-13_NewYork_001.jpg using EXIF date taken |
| 🎵 MP3 music library | Rename tracks to Artist - Album - Track format using ID3 tags |
| 📋 Log file archival | Add server name and date stamps to thousands of log files before backup |
| 🏛️ Compliance & audit | Enforce document naming conventions across departments with saved .bru profiles |
| 🔄 Migration projects | Bulk-rename files before or after P2V, cloud migration, or NAS transfers |
| 📹 Media production | Rename video files using Windows file properties (length, resolution, frame rate) |
| 🧹 Duplicate cleanup | Append MD5/SHA hash to filenames to identify duplicate files across shares |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP · Server 2000–2025 |
| Architecture | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) |
| Memory | Minimal — designed for always-on background use |
| Disk Space | ~15 MB |
| Privileges | Runs without admin rights by default |
| Deployment | MSI installer — silent deployment via GPO, SCCM, Intune |
| License | Free for personal use · Commercial license required for business |
| Feature | Bulk Rename Utility | PowerRename | Advanced Renamer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rename speed (100K files) | ✅ Seconds | ||
| Regular Expressions | ✅ Full support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| JavaScript renaming | ✅ Built-in engine | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| EXIF / ID3 metadata | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| 100+ file properties | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | |
| Save rename profiles | ✅ .bru favourites | ❌ No | ✅ Methods |
| Undo support | ✅ Undo batch file | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Silent MSI deploy | ✅ GPO / SCCM | ||
| Portable version | ✅ ZIP no-install | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
- PowerRename — Microsoft PowerToys add-on for simple regex renaming in Explorer
- Advanced Renamer — batch renamer with method-based workflow and photo support
- ReNamer — lightweight renamer with Pascal scripting support
- Ant Renamer — simple batch file renamer with MP3 tag support
- Flexible Renamer — Japanese batch renamer with EXIF and GPS support
- PowerShell Rename-Item — built-in Windows cmdlet for scripted renaming
How do I download Bulk Rename Utility?
Download BulkRenameUtility.msi from the latest release or browse all versions on the Releases page.
Is Bulk Rename Utility free for business use?
Bulk Rename Utility is free for personal, private use. For commercial, business, or enterprise use, a commercial license is required per computer. Academic licenses are also available for schools and universities.
How do I install Bulk Rename Utility silently?
Run
msiexec /i BulkRenameUtility.msi /qn /norestart from an elevated command prompt, or deploy through Group Policy, SCCM, or Intune.
Can I rename files using Regular Expressions?
Yes. BRU has full regex support for both file filtering and name transformation. Version 4 also adds a JavaScript engine for unlimited custom rename logic.
How do I rename photos by date taken?
Use the EXIF metadata columns to extract "Date Picture Taken" and other embedded JPG properties. Preview the new names, then apply to thousands of photos at once.
Can I save and reuse renaming configurations?
Yes. Save any configuration as a .bru favourite file and reload it with one click. Distribute .bru files across your team via network share for consistent naming standards.
What if I make a mistake?
BRU can generate an Undo batch file before renaming, allowing you to revert all changes instantly. Always preview before applying on production file servers.
Does it work on Windows Server?
Yes. Bulk Rename Utility is compatible with Windows Server 2000 through 2025, including Server Core installations.
Bulk Rename Utility is the fastest, most flexible batch file renaming tool for Windows.
From a handful of photos to 100,000 files on a corporate file server — rename them all in seconds with total control.
Bulk Rename Utility · Batch File Rename · EXIF Photo Rename · MP3 ID3 Rename · Enterprise File Management