You can type in a new file name, and you can also type (or choose from the blue downward arrow to the right) in placeholders to keep some of the existing file name. Below, under the Pattern header, is a File name field for renaming your files. Next, from the Multi rename window, you'll see your selected files at the top and renaming options at the bottom. Highlight the files to rename and select File > Rename (hitting F2 will also do the trick). Use either pane to drill down to find the files you'd like to rename. When you launch the app, you'll be greeted with a small window with two panes. Take those images you just imported from your camera-IMG0154.jpg, IMG0155.jpg, IMG0156.jpg-and turn them into something more meaningful, such as beach1.jpg, beach2.jpg, etc. It lets you select a group of files and create a sequential list with a single click. Among its many features, and the one that is the sole focus of this post, is its ability to rename multiple files in one fell swoop. FreeCommander is a feature-rich yet free file management program for Windows that lets you view your file hierarchies in two separate panes.

Multi file name changer