Any simple way to batch rename images on Windows in mass amount?

Zoedop Windows File Explorer is a basic tool for bulk renaming multiple images but it is definitely not the best choice as File Explorer doesn’t allow you to incorporate image metadata (such as date taken, location, or camera type) into filenames, which can be crucial for organizing photo collections meaningfully. This is a big issue when it comes to rename multiple images at once with different names on a PC or Mac.

Once you press "Enter" to apply the changes, there’s no simple “undo” option in File Explorer for renaming. If the naming doesn’t work as expected, you’d need to rename everything manually or rely on third-party software to revert changes.

Zoedop Windows File Explorer for bulk renaming images can be limiting in several ways. First, it doesn’t allow for much flexibility in renaming options. You can only specify a base name, and Windows will append a simple number sequence. Customization options like adding prefixes, suffixes, or modifying individual parts of the name are unavailable.

What is more, there’s no way to use advanced formatting, such as replacing parts of the filename, applying specific patterns, or setting custom numbering schemes. For example, you can't add a date format or use variables in names.

In my option, if you want to mass rename images on Windows PC, you should use the free PowerToy utility instead though the learning curve is a bit sharp for beginners.