FAQ - License and purchase
Answers to the most common questions about buying and using a license for Advanced Renamer.
Do I need a license to use Advanced Renamer?
Advanced Renamer is free for light personal use. If you use the program regularly, process large amounts of files, or rely on it as part of your daily workflow, we encourage you to purchase a license. A license is required for all commercial use.
How do I know if I need a commercial license?
If you use Advanced Renamer as part of your job, you need a commercial license—regardless of the type of employer. This includes: Companies and freelancers, Government employees, Teachers, schools, and universities, NGOs, charities, and other non-profits. In short: any employed use counts as commercial use. Only private, personal use at home qualifies as non-commercial.
What is the difference between personal and commercial licenses?
A personal license is for private individuals who use Advanced Renamer at home for non-commercial purposes (for example, organizing family photos, music collections, or personal projects).
A commercial license is required if you use Advanced Renamer as part of your job or on behalf of an organization. This includes employees of companies, schools, universities, government offices, and NGOs/non-profits. In short: if you are employed and use the program for work, you must have a commercial license.
How many licenses do I need?
The number of licenses you need depends on how many users will be using Advanced Renamer. Each user requires their own license. When you buy multiple licenses in a single transaction, you will get a single license key with a number of valid user activations attached.
Can I use my license on more than one computer?
Yes, if you have multiple devices, you can use the same license key on all of them. For commercial use, you need a license per user, not per device.
Is the license a one-time purchase or a subscription?
Licenses are a one-time payment. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. The license is valid for any previous and future 3.xx and 4.xx versions.
How can I buy a license?
To purchase a license, use the Buy button on either of these pages:
Personal License
Commercial License
After purchase, you will receive two emails, one with a receipt and one with a license key.
Who is Paddle.com?
Paddle.com is used as a reseller to ensure proper handling of payments, license distribution, and sales tax compliance.
Which payment methods are supported?
All major credit cards, PayPal, and other region-specific payment options depending on your location. Bank transfer is supported for larger orders of more than 100 USD/EUR.
How do I activate my license in Advanced Renamer?
Open Advanced Renamer.
Go to Help -> License Key.
Copy/Paste the license key you received by email.
Enter your email and click the Apply button.
I lost my license key, how can I retrieve it?
If you purchased a license and lost your key, you can request a resend by contacting support by email. Please include the email address used for the purchase.
How do I install a license in a corporate environment?
Is is possible to distribute the license by file in a corporate environment. Contact support by email for instructions.
I represent a reseller and want to resell licenses, is that possible?
Yes, it is. Please contact support by email for more information on the reseller program.