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Peter Wolinski

This hidden Windows tool steals one of the best Mac features — here’s how to use it

A screenshot showing Windows PowerRename open against a Windows 11 background

If you've not yet heard of Windows PowerRename, you've been missing out, as it's awesome. Part of the Microsoft PowerToys selection of Shell extensions, it's a handy feature for anyone who has to deal with lots of files on a regular basis.

By default, Windows 11's renaming function is pretty limited. You can rename a single file, or rename a group of files to the same filename with a numeric extension, but there's no way to perform complex naming functions like case changes or find and replace. PowerRename changes that, offering numerous ways to play with batch renaming. 

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