FileOrderRandomizer

Many basic media players do not come with a shuffle mode, making it impossible to play your tracks at random. If the files are sorted alphabetically, they will be played in the same order every time, which can get tedious.

FileOrderRandomizer is a very simple utility that comes with a solution – it adds a series of random, sequential numbers to the beginning of each file’s name, essentially randomizing their order for any player that only relies on file names.

It is worth noting that this program is an updated version of a utility created by SourceForge user "lumpiluk", and it comes with a few additional features and bug fixes while remaining relatively straightforward.

Since it does not need to be installed, and it leaves nothing behind on your PC, this program is fully portable. However, your settings are also not saved when shutting down the utility, which can be rather inconvenient.

While it works with any types of files, FileOrderRandomizer is mostly indented to be used for renaming music tracks. Since players that can read data from portable drives often lack a shuffle mode, this is a simple solution for users who want to play tracks in a random order.

You can set the format of the numbers to be added, as well as set the minimum number of digits. If you want to revert the file names to the original ones, the program enables you to remove a certain number of characters from the beginning of the name.

When it comes down to it, FileOrderRandomizer is a straightforward piece of software that performs a very simple function, but it definitely has its uses. If, for any reason, you need to randomize a set of files by changing their names, this utility should be perfect for the job.