LC Batch Renamer

Having to rename a large quantity of files can be a real time-consuming activity, and there are many reasons you might want or need to do this. Luckily, developers came out with specialized applications like LC Batch Renamer so you can easily change the name of a handful of files of different formats according to a set of rules.

Needs to be placed in the target folder

The application doesn’t require an installation process to properly function. It’s enough to download it and even place it on an USB flash drive to use on the go. System registries remain clean, thus not affecting the health status of your PC.
However, you soon find that portability is not only an advantage by nature in this situation, but it’s the only way to be able to rename those files you want. In other words, the files you want to process need to be in the same folder along with the application executable file. When launched, the main window shows all it can detect in the host folder, with no option to add or delete any files.

Poor set of renaming options

At a first look, elements look pretty intuitive, with the previously mentioned list of files taking up most of the space, and rules you get to apply found in a separate area. This impression quickly changes when trying to find out how exactly to rename files.
This can either be done by directly modifying the name in the list for files individually, but this is no different than conventional methods. To apply batch renaming, there’s a dedicated field, which can also be set with other parameters in order to have files moved to another directory.
Changes are instantly applied, at least to the list. It’s only when you want to close the application that changes actually take effect, with the application itself being fitted with the same renaming parameters as well.
Unfortunately, filter flexibility is rather poor, with no options to delete characters, insert in between, add date, or other elements. The only way files are renamed all together is by placing your input in front of the existing name.

In conclusion

On an ending note, LC Batch Renamer gets the job properly done, but you need a bti of time and patience to get to know the set of features, and how they’re used. Documentation is pretty shallow, and it’s best to try it on a set of files you don’t really need, so you don’t risk losing or damaging any important ones.