Smart Rename is a desktop file renaming tool built with PyQt6 for batch operations such as removing characters, deleting exact strings, and cleaning whitespace in filenames.

Created by Tyler Emery
Version: v1.0.1
License: MIT

• Drag-and-drop file selection or file picker mode
• Remove characters from the start or end of filenames
• Remove exact strings from filenames
• Remove all spaces from filenames
• Preview rename results before applying changes
• Undo the most recent rename operation
• Automatic logging to Documents/smart_rename_log.txt
• Clean, dark-themed user interface

Download the latest Windows .exe release

Windows note:
You may see a Microsoft SmartScreen warning the first time you launch the app.
Select More info and then Run anyway to continue. This is common for unsigned applications.

1. Launch SmartRename.exe.
2. Add files by dragging and dropping them, or by clicking Open Files in File Mode.
3. Configure rename options:
   • Remove a set number of characters from the start or end
   • Remove a specific string
   • Remove all spaces
4. Click Preview Changes.
5. Click Apply Changes.
6. Optional: click Undo to revert the latest rename operation.

All rename operations are written to:

• Documents/smart_rename_log.txt

The log includes original and updated filenames with timestamps.

• Python 3.11+
• PyQt6
• Python logging module

For bug reports or feature requests, open an issue on GitHub.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.