Anugaas File Renamer

Anugaas File Renamer is a small, but powerful piece of software that enables you to rename multiple files using a chain set of rules that you can easily customize.

Displays the possible changes in a mirror panel

Following a swift and straightforward installation that does not require any special attention from your part, you are welcomed by a clean and appealing interface that is easy to navigate and use. Before you can get started, you are required to specify the search criteria, namely the source directory, file extensions if applicable and whether the changes should apply to files or folders.
In case you want to be more meticulous, then you can narrow the filter by specifying the file size, dates as well as the attributes, namely archive, read-only, hidden or system. Once you hit the Search button located in the upper right corner, the tool displays a list of files that match your criteria. Any modifications you make can be tested first in the mirror panel displayed on the right side.

Allows you to use multiple renaming rules simultaneously

It is worth mentioning that the application comes with several renaming methods that you are likely to employ. Therefore, you can choose between Replace Whole Name, Change Case, Replace Text, Add Text, Replace First or Last N Chars, Insert At, Regex Replace, Replace Extension, Change Attribute, Change Creation Date and Transliterate.
The highlight of the program stems from the fact that you can use of all of the above methods at once to rename multiple files at the same time. You can make these modifications by filling in the required data for each method and they are going to be listed in the middle panel in the order you selected them.

A comprehensive batch renaming utility

In the eventuality that you are looking for a tool that permits you to rename files according to multiple rules that you set and customize yourself, then perhaps Anugaas File Renamer might be worth a try.