Rename hundreds of files at once
Stack a few rename steps, check every new name in the preview, then press Rename. Undo puts every name back.
This is the app. Pick a recipe, edit a step or click a file, then press Rename.
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Renaming them one by one takes an afternoon. Finder's Rename does one change at a time and shows the result only afterward. A script is quick but can overwrite files.
Batch File Renamer shows every new name before any file changes, and can undo the whole batch.
What Finder's Rename can't do
Steps that stack
Replace text, add a prefix or suffix, number, change case, add dates, fix extensions. Steps run top to bottom, and recipes set up common jobs for you.
See it before it happens
Every file shows its old name above its new one, with the changed parts highlighted. Duplicates, illegal characters and names that are too long are flagged before you press Rename.
Undo
Each batch is recorded before a single file moves, so Undo puts every name back.
Right from Finder
Select files, right-click, and pick Rename with Batch File Renamer from Quick Actions.
Pricing
Lite is free, with no file limits, and covers up to 3 steps and 3 saved presets. Pro is a one-time purchase.
Batch File Renamer Pro
$19 $9 USD, once
Goes to $19 after the first 20 copies.
- Unlimited steps and presets
- Regex with capture groups
- Metadata tokens: EXIF date taken, camera, ID3, duration, dimensions
- Filters by name, kind, size and date, and subfolders
- Copy or move to a new folder instead of renaming in place
- Edit created and modified dates
- Command line and Shortcuts
- Download itLite works right away, no account needed.
- Get a Pro keyPay through Stripe. Your key arrives by email.
- Paste it inPro features turn on right away.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Lite is free, with no file limits or watermarks. It covers up to 3 steps and 3 saved presets. Pro adds the rest.
Can I undo a rename?
Yes. Undo reverses the last batch. Nothing on disk changes until you press Rename.
Will it overwrite my files?
No. Duplicate names, illegal characters and names that are too long are flagged in the preview before you press Rename.
How is it different from Finder's Rename?
Finder does one change at a time. Batch File Renamer stacks steps, shows the result of all of them on every file first, and saves recipes you reuse. Pro adds regex, metadata like EXIF dates, and filters.
How many Macs does a Pro key cover?
One Mac. To move it, remove the license from the old Mac first, then paste the key on the new one.
Does it need to be online?
Only to activate a Pro key. Renaming happens entirely on your Mac.
Which Macs does it run on?
macOS 12 or later.