Step 1: Select the files that you wish to rename. Step 2: Right click, and select Rename Items. This will open the Rename Finder Items box. Step 3: You can use any of the dropdown boxes to establish renaming rules however you would like, but I personally like using Format instead of Add Text or Replace Text for the renaming style. This allows you to give the batch of files an entire new base name. Use the Custom Format box to insert the base name of the files.
You have a million files to rename on your computer, and you’re not looking forward to the long and tedious task. You don’t have to rename all your files manually. Hi I need to batch rename photos in my albums and have no clue how this. Posted on Mar 26, 2017 10:59 AM. Reply I have this question too (44). All my photos since digital have my name, date created, and imaf ge file and number.
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The Name and Format dropdown box lets you choose how you wish to differentiate the files. You can do so by adding an index number, counter or date. The Where dropdown box lets you choose where to add the differentiator. You can choose to do so after the name, or before the name. If you choose one of the numerical values, you can also apply a starting number.
I recommend starting with 10 since the rename utility doesn’t let you pad a leading zero for single digit numbers. Step 4: Once you are satisfied with your naming decision, click the Rename button to enact the changes.
If you don’t like how it turns out, you can always use Command+Z and try it again. Video walkthrough Yes, it’s possible to use third-party apps like or to do the same thing, but unless you need advanced renaming capabilities, Finder’s built in renaming utility can usually get the job done well.