Better File Select is a Windows Explorer shell extension that helps users quickly choose multiple files by applying different criteria such as wild cards, partial name matches or regular expressions.

One of the simplest selection methods is based on partial file name matches. For instance, users can select all files that contain “.gif.” Additionally, users can use wildcards to select all files that match a particular criterion. For example, selecting all files that match “image*.gif” will match all files that begin with “image” and end with “.gif.”
The extension also offers the much more powerful regular expression pattern matching method. Although pattern matching may sound complicated, the software features a simple and intuitive user interface that minimizes confusion.
Better File Select's ease of use and flexibility make it an ideal companion to "Better File Rename" utility, which allows users to rename multiple files automatically. If you ever need to select multiple files in Windows, Better File Select's seamless integration with Windows Explorer and powerful methods make it a must-have tool for any user.
Version 2.23: The new version features improved support for dates before 1970.
Version 2.22: The new version fixes an issue with product registration.
Version 2.21: The new version fixes an issue with product registration.
Version 2.20: The new version modernizes the application architecture.
Version 2.19: The new version supports the new series unlock code.
Version 2.18: The new version improves unlock behaviour.
Version 2.1: The new version Version 2.1 adds the ability to select files at random.
Version 2.0: The new version is a free upgrade that adds the ability to select a specific number of files at random.
Version 1.9: The new version addresses a wilcard matching problem and fixes a redraw bug.