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KRename
What it is
KRename is a Linux utility for changing names across lists of files. It uses expressions to rename files and can also copy or move them during the same workflow. The application supports many conversion operations, metadata-based renaming, folder renaming, and undoing changes. KRename is free, with a listed plan price of free, and no free trial is listed. Linux users can install it through Discover or another AppStream application store, a distribution package manager, or Flathub. Flathub identifies KDE as the publisher and describes the project as community-built open-source software; available architectures are x86_64 and aarch64. KRename is licensed under GPL-2.0. The KDE page lists version 5.0.2, dated 2022-08-31, as the latest release, and links to source code, a help forum, and a bug tracker. KDE says telemetry is opt-in when included and advises checking distributors for privacy changes.
For and against
For
- Batch renaming uses expressions
- Can copy or move renamed files
- Supports metadata and folder renaming
- Undo changes is available
- Free Linux distribution
Against
- Linux-only platform
- No free trial listed
- Latest listed release dates to 2022
The verdict
KRename provides broad batch file-naming controls for Linux, including metadata, folders, conversions, and undo. Its free, open-source distribution and multiple installation routes may suit users comfortable with KDE software.
Who it suits
KRename suits Linux users who need expression-based batch renaming, file moves or copies, folder naming, and undo support. It is also relevant to users seeking GPL-2.0, open-source software.
Plans and prices
KRename
Batch file renaming · Linux
Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
On the record
- Conversions
- KRename supports many conversion operations.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Flathub
- The KDE page links to KRename on Flathub for download.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Flatpak architectures
- Flathub lists x86_64 and aarch64 as available architectures.flathub.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The latest release listed on the KDE page is version 5.0.2, dated 2022-08-31.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- KRename is listed under the GPL-2.0 license.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- The KDE page lists Linux installation through Discover or other AppStream application stores, and through a distribution package manager.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- KDE's software privacy policy says KDE software generally does not transfer information from users' devices except through explicit user actions.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy scope
- KDE advises users to check with third-party distributors because they may modify software in ways that affect its privacy behavior.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- Flathub identifies KDE as the publisher and describes the app as community-built open-source software.flathub.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KRename batch-renames lists of files using expressions and can rename, copy, or move the files.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The KDE page links to KRename's source code repository.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The KDE page links to a forum for help and to a bug tracker for reporting issues.apps.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Telemetry policy
- KDE says telemetry, where included, is opt-in, disabled by default, and can be changed by the user.kde.org · read 9 Oct 2026
