Rename files
File Renamer
Bring order to a batch of filenames. Build your rules, preview each change, then rename.
Steady State Studio / Independent software
Small tools.
Clear results.
Useful software for the work in front of you.
Rename a batch of files. Make photos square. Prepare a PDF for an upload. Turn a folder into a printable contact sheet. Four free desktop tools, with a familiar feel and your files kept on your computer.
Every feature in the collection is freeNo account requiredWindows & Linux
The collection / 04 tools
A practical place to start.
Real tools you can download.
Choose the job you need to do.
Make photos square
Square Photo Padder
Give your photos a square canvas. Add a background, keep the whole image, and save JPEG copies.
Prepare a PDF for upload
PDF Prep
Combine PDFs and photos, arrange the pages, and inspect a new PDF against your chosen size limit.
Build contact sheets
Contact Sheet Maker
See a folder of photos at a glance. Arrange a printable visual index and export PDF or JPEG sheets.
About the studio
Familiar controls.
Considered details.
Steady State Studio is an independent software studio. The collection is a working portfolio: small applications built around a clear job, a useful preview, and a result you can inspect.
Easy to find your way.
Recognizable controls and consistent layouts make the next tool feel familiar. The work stays at the center of the window.
See the change first.
Preview the result before committing. Clear status tells you what happened and what to do next.
Keep control of your work.
Local processing, useful defaults, and honest limits. The free tools have no accounts, subscriptions, or paid feature tiers.
A conversation about your workflow
A repeated task.
A better way through it.
Have a job that your current software makes awkward?
Tell the studio what you start with, the result you need, and where the time goes. A file utility, a focused desktop app, or a small workflow tool can be a good starting point for a custom project.
Tell me about your projectShare an idea for a useful tool. Donations are welcome and always optional.
Keep the free tools improving
Useful feedback. Optional support.
If a tool helped, share the job it solved. A Ko-fi tip can also support continued development, testing, and maintenance.