The Renamer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Renamer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Renamer
The Insider’s Guide
Batch file renamer for macOS and Windows with reusable workflows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Renamer’s own pages.
Made by Mapache Softworks GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Renamer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Renamer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
Renamer renames many files at once using saved workflows it calls Renamerlets, which can be chained for complex jobs, with a live preview and an undo that backs files up. It can insert EXIF photo tags and ID3 music tags into names, and an optional AI Assist suggests rules using a model that runs on your own computer.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Renamer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Workflows and chains have to be built before the power is there.
- 1
Best for reusable rename workflows on Mac and Windows
Renamer runs saved rename workflows, chains them, previews them and undoes a batch with backups.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and Windows.
- 4
Reusable workflows
Save any setup as a Renamerlet and start from dozens of built-in workflows for common renaming jobs.
- 5
Chains for complex jobs
Assemble several rules into a chain to handle renames that a single find-and-replace cannot.
- 6
Live preview and Smart Undo
See how each file will be renamed before applying, and undo with a file backup if a result is wrong.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 13 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Renamer you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Renamer at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Mapache Softworks GmbH
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for reusable rename workflows on Mac and Windows
Renamer runs saved rename workflows, chains them, previews them and undoes a batch with backups. But there is no free plan on record, Renamer 7 is $26 per licence, and version 6 doesn't work on macOS Tahoe.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $26 one-time for Renamer 7, under a year of this category's typical subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | F | The pages we read show no free plan and no trial. |
| Features | B | Reusable workflows, chains, live preview, Smart Undo, photo and music tags and a local AI Assist. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job. |
| Ease of use | C | Workflows and chains have to be built before the power is there. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Mac and Windows, computers only. Renamer 7 needs macOS 15 or later or Windows 10. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Renamer is for
- Fits if you repeat the same renaming jobs and want to save them as workflows
- Works for photo and music libraries named from tags
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to try before buying, as the pages we read state no trial
- Not for you if your Mac is older than macOS 15, because Renamer 7 won't run
- Pricey if you're upgrading: it needs a valid licence for the previous version
- Watch out: the $26 price comes from the page's structured data, not its visible text
Good to know
Good for
- Photographers and music collectors renaming by embedded tags
- People who repeat the same rename jobs and want saved workflows
- Anyone who wants AI-suggested rules without sending file names online
Worth knowing
- Renamer 7 needs macOS 15 or later, or Windows 10 or later; Renamer 6 does not work on macOS Tahoe.
- Upgrading from older versions needs a valid license for the previous version.
- The $26 price comes from the vendor page's structured data, as the buy step does not show it in page text.
- The pages we read do not state whether the download works as a trial before buying.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$26 one-time
To start
Renamer is a paid product, starting at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license.
The pages we read show no free plan and no trial.
Renamer 7
$26
one-time, per license
License for Renamer 7 on macOS and Windows, AI Assist included. Upgrade discounts apply to owners of Renamer 6 or earlier.
Read from renamer.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Upgrade discount for Renamer 6 owners
Owners of a Renamer 6 license can upgrade to Renamer 7 for a discount, per the support page.
Stated on renamer.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Batch file renamer for macOS and Windows with reusable workflows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, AI features, workflow automation, file management.
Reusable workflows, chains, live preview, Smart Undo, photo and music tags and a local AI Assist.
- Reusable workflows
- Save any setup as a Renamerlet and start from dozens of built-in workflows for common renaming jobs.
- Chains for complex jobs
- Assemble several rules into a chain to handle renames that a single find-and-replace cannot.
- Live preview and Smart Undo
- See how each file will be renamed before applying, and undo with a file backup if a result is wrong.
- Photo and music tags
- Add EXIF dates and GPS tags to photo names, and insert artist, album, title and track numbers from ID3 tags.
- AI Assist on your computer
- Suggests rename rules from a prompt using a local model of about 1.8 GB, downloaded once on opt-in; nothing is sent to a cloud service.
- Rule library
- Number files, find and replace, change case, use regular expressions, insert or remove text by position, and rename from a CSV file.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Renamer is made by Mapache Softworks GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Renamer's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 186) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Renamer’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 111 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Renamer you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 152 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $26, paid once.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Renamer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Advanced Renamer, NameChanger, Bulk Rename Utility, Hazel and XYplorer
The 5 tools Renamer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Advanced Renamer
Free plan · from $16 one-time
Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac.
- Advanced Renamer has a free plan. Renamer does not.
- 3.0GPA
NameChanger
Free
Free Mac app for renaming a list of files with a live preview.
- NameChanger has a free plan. Renamer does not.
- Only Renamer lists a Windows app.
- Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Bulk Rename Utility
Free plan · from $24.95
Windows file renamer with many criteria, free for home use.
- Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. Renamer does not.
- Only Renamer lists a macOS app.
- Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.0GPA
Hazel
Free trial · from $42 one-time
Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac.
- Only Renamer lists a Windows app.
- Hazel also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.4GPA
XYplorer
Free trial · from $34.95 one-time
Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting.
- Only Renamer lists a macOS app.
- Renamer also covers workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Renamer free?
No. Renamer is a paid product, starting at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license.
How much does Renamer cost?
Renamer lists one plan. Renamer 7: $26 one-time, per license.
What platforms does Renamer work on?
Renamer is available on macOS and Windows.
Does Renamer offer any discounts?
Renamer publicly lists the following: Upgrade discount for Renamer 6 owners.
Does Renamer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Renamer is listed for macOS and Windows.
Does Renamer have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Renamer is listed for macOS and Windows.
Is Renamer open source?
Renamer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Renamer work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Renamer?
Renamer is made by Mapache Softworks GmbH.
What are the alternatives to Renamer?
The closest alternatives to Renamer in our directory are Advanced Renamer, NameChanger, Bulk Rename Utility, Hazel and XYplorer.
How does Renamer compare with other desktop utilities?
Renamer's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
Could I make my own version of Renamer?
To replace Renamer you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Renamer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Renamer's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Mapache Softworks GmbH. Prices change, so check renamer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Renamer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/renamer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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