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File Renamer

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What it is

File Renamer is a free desktop application for batch renaming files on Linux and Windows. It is described as Free, Libre, Open Source Software under the GPL-3.0 license, with a free plan priced at free. Its documented workflow covers listing files, previewing changes, and viewing renamed files. The project wiki provides portable installation instructions for Linux and Windows and says this method needs no root or administrator permission. It also documents installation through pip with `pip install io.github.flossapps.file-renamer`, followed by the `file-renamer` command to start the app. Portable installation is reported as tested with Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop, Ubuntu Desktop, and Windows 11. Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS requires `libxcb-cursor0`. Other desktop systems, including macOS, may work through pip but are untested.

Spec sheet

Purpose
File Renamer is a desktop app for batch renaming files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project describes itself as Free, Libre, Open Source Software (FLOSS) and lists a GPL-3.0 license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cross-platform availability
The wiki says other desktop operating systems, including macOS, may work with the pip installation but are untested.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation dependency
For Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, the wiki instructs users to install `libxcb-cursor0`.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Permissions
The wiki says portable installation requires no root or administrator permission.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Pip installation
The wiki gives the install command `pip install io.github.flossapps.file-renamer` and says to run the app with `file-renamer`.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Portable installation
The wiki provides portable installation instructions for Linux and Windows.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tested systems
The wiki says portable installation was tested with Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop, Ubuntu Desktop, and Windows 11.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Usage flow
The project README labels screenshots for listing files, previewing, and renamed files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

File Renamer Free Free, Libre, Open Source Software (FLOSS) Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free, Libre, Open Source Software
  • GPL-3.0 licensed project
  • Rename preview is documented
  • Portable setup needs no administrator permission
  • Linux and Windows support

Limits

  • Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS requires libxcb-cursor0
  • macOS support is untested
  • Portable testing covers listed systems only

Who it suits

It suits users who need batch file renaming on Linux or Windows, especially those wanting free, open-source software. Portable installation may suit users without administrator access.

Verdict

File Renamer specifies a free, open-source batch-renaming workflow with previewing and portable Linux and Windows installation. Check the Ubuntu dependency and untested status of other desktop systems before choosing it.

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