Better File Rename 5.2 is a File Management product from publicspace.net, get 4 Stars SoftSea Rating, Better File Rename is a comprehensive batch file renamer that transforms the tedious and time-consuming task of changing multiple file names into a simple matter of seconds.
Better File Rename covers all the usual features such as adding, removing, replacing, truncating and inserting text and provides advanced support for adding or changing embedded sequence numbers, inserting file creation and modification dates, etc.
Digital photographers will especially appreciate the capability to read EXIF digital photo information and renaming pictures based on the date and time they were actually taken.
Better File Rename offers an intuitive and friendly user interface that previews the new file names as you type or change options. Ideally conformable for digital camera owners, web masters, and graphics experts.
Version 5 adds the capability to combine multiple renaming steps into a single multi-step rename, introduces regular expression substitution support for true power users and allows the software to be used both as a Windows Explorer enhancement and as a stand-alone application.
Comprehensive renaming options

add, remove, insert and replace characters and text
add, format, change and insert sequence numbers, create sequence number lists..
add file date and time to the beginning and the end, rename to date..
replace file and folder extensions
make uppercase, lowercase, title case or sentence case
create space-saving alphabetical sequences
truncate, remove vowels, reverse, transpose
and much, much more...
You can use Better File Rename as a stand-alone software dragging & dropping files onto its software icon or directly into the preview window.
Alternatively you can use it straight from the Windows Explorer by right-clicking the files and selecting the "Better File Rename..." menu item.
Instant preview eliminates guesswork and errors

See the results of your renaming options while you are typing or changing the parameters.
The instant preview makes short work out of finding the right settings and avoids costly mistakes.
Bulk processing options
Separate processing for file names and file extensions
Process files, folders and subfolders ("recursively")
Choose to confirm each file name or batch process them automatically
Combine multiple rename steps

You can combine several rename actions into a single multi-step rename. This allows you to perform even the most complex batch renaming jobs in a single pass.
Better File Rename allows you to create as many rename steps as you require and lets you edit and re-arrange them at will. The license of this file & disk software is Commercial, the price is $19.95, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of Better File Rename, you can buy this file & disk software.