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Batch Image Processor 2008 is a versatile batch image processor that allows users to edit and save images in a variety of file formats. Despite a slightly cramped interface, this program provides a variety of useful features in relatively user-friendly format.

The program's interface is arranged in four separate tabs for importing, editing, processing, and generating Web galleries. Navigating the program's features was fairly intuitive, but the cramped toolbar at the top relied heavily on tool tips to distinguish its functions. The program's built-in HTML Help file is brief, and given the number of features the program … Read more

Aoao Batch Rename provides a smooth way to rename an infinite number of files at once. With its functions broken down to the most basic components, users of any skill level will be able to utilize it.

The program's interface felt delightfully simple to us. What few commands there were felt intuitive, which was handy since there was no Help file. We simply picked a handful of files from our collection and entered the name we'd like to see them called into the appropriate field. There were also serial-number-assigning tools that were east to understand. We appreciated that … Read more

BatchRename Pro provides a no-nonsense method for renaming files. With its well-planned setup and customizable flexibility, this should meet the needs of any user.

The program's interface is intuitive, thanks to its single-screen navigation. Commands are easily labeled and even the area where users must input all the data for customization feels like second nature. A Help file is available, but we doubt most people will need it. Users begin the program by selecting a file or folder to convert. The program lists all material for planned conversion, which allows for reorganization. From there, users click the file to … Read more

Digital camera owners, music lovers, and those who have lots of files they'd like to organize will like Flash Renamer, a batch file renaming utility that makes it easy to rename large numbers of files at once but that also does much more, such as adding or subtracting spaces, dates, characters, and other identifiers. You can even use it to alter and manage file names as you save them.

A cleanly formatted interface features a prominent preview window that displays the chosen files and folders. You can browse, search, or free select files. Optional thumbnails make it easy to … Read more

This free file management program features a basic design and drag-and-drop functionality. It's extremely easy to use, as we were able to successfully apply sweeping changes to batches of files.

We encountered one glitch with ReNamer that involved its Help feature. When we tried to access it during the start-up and through the user interface, it produced an error and we were unable to view the Help PDF. Still, the program was very easy to navigate without any guidance. It walks you through the process of adding file and folder rules. Simply select the action (insert, delete, replace) and, … Read more

File Renamer Turbo offers users fast and easy file management. Even with a 75-file trial limitation, we got a very clear picture of this program's excellent file naming capabilities.

The user interface is so straightforward, even the most novice user will have no problems jumping right in. The large and colorful command buttons lead your eye in the right direction. We clicked the Add Files button and easily browsed for the files we wanted rename. Adding filters was a piece of cake: all we had to do was select the filter from a menu. We had two menu options--basic … Read more

Better File Rename is a program aimed at helping users with enormous groupings of files or organizational challenges rename files. While this program shoots for simplicity, it may be too vague for some users.

This program offers an alternative for those needing to change large amounts of file names. For example, if a user needs to add the word "Test" to a batch of 150 files, they can use this program to locate and make that change in bulk, as opposed to individually changing all 150. Options for changes include commands like: produce alphabetical list, produce numbered list, … Read more

Batch File Renamer could've been called Easy File Renamer, because although it's cursed with a bland layout, that belies the effortless renaming of massive quantities of files.

The features combined with the tiny size make this one of the best freeware file renamers around. You can set entire directories to rename, and select all files, or filter out the ones you don't want to change by their extension. A handful of presets let you convert filenames to upper or lowercase instantly, as well as replace characters in the filenames, add a number sequence to the name, and for advanced users you can even run your own command line on source directory files.

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Aside from his storied history of mastering downloadable software and ensnaring cyber-ne'er-do-wells around the globe, Power Downloader is also a longtime music collector. Since the very first 78rpm record he received as a young boy on Christmas Day untold years ago, Power has combed the stacks of record stores everywhere he travels. From Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, and the Stooges to Arcade Fire, R. Kelly, and The White Stripes, Power Downloader has acquired a gigantic music collection that now also lives on his PC, portable MP3 player, and via software, any connected computer, or iPhone in the world.… Read more