Metamorphosec AssistToRename

Changing the name of files on your computer is a basic task, but that does not mean it is not time-consuming. It is one thing to hit the F3 button and rename a file or two but if we are talking about a large number of files, it is a whole other story. Carrying out this operation manually is surely tedious and boring but that is where an application such as AssistToRename comes in to save the day.

With AssistToRename, you can easily rename one or more files on your computer without a lot of hassle and without wasting time doing so manually. The application is practically an assistant to rename files in batch mode, allowing you to quickly change the name of several files in one go.

The one-window interface has a clean look, which makes it clear that the developers focused more on functionality rather than looks. You can populate the list of files to rename by adding one or more files, but it is also possible to rename folders.

Once the list of input files and directories is complete, you can proceed to choosing the desired renaming rule. AssistToRename allows you to quickly change or invert the case of the file name, add numbering, insert a prefix or a suffix, remove all the numbers or all the alphabetical characters from the names or files, eliminate ore replace certain strings, and so on. Just browse through the list of rules to select the one you need. Unfortunately, there is no way to combine rules.

Just hit the “Start” button to begin. The application allows you to preview the results before saving, which is quite helpful. If you are satisfied with the changes, you can choose to continue and AssistToRename will rename the files in a few seconds. The results are shown in the designated tab.

AssistToRename is a simple tool to batch rename files on your computer according to predefined rules. There is no way for you to define your own rule, but that might not be necessary, since the array of available patterns is quite generous.