Bulk rename folders in Windows
BRU can rename directories as well as files, but folder operations may affect applications storing paths.
Folders guides
Rename folders and subfolders with filters while protecting directory structure.
Quick answer: Folder renames affect paths, not only their visible labels. Filters and recursion should be reviewed before a large operation.
Task-by-task guides
Rename files recursively across subfolders
Enable the subfolder option to apply filename rules to nested directories while preserving folder structure.
Include parent folder names in filenames
Append Folder Name can distinguish identical filenames that originate in separate project directories.
Move renamed files to a new directory
When using New Location, confirm the destination path and potential collisions separately from filename transformations.
Rename directory names without touching contained files
Filter to folders only before applying a directory naming rule.
Rename files but leave directory names unchanged
The Files-only selection is safer for a batch where folder structure must remain fixed.
Filter and rename several extension types
Use extension filters to restrict a job to documents, photos or videos before applying transformations.
Exclude hidden and system files from a batch
Review Hidden and Files/Folders filter options before renaming a directory that contains technical files.
Use wildcards to target filenames
A wildcard filter limits which filenames are eligible for renaming, even in a mixed folder.