renaming multiple files

Benson · 20th August 2008, 09:03

Is there a way without using iPhoto that I can rename multiple files in one go? I selected all the files I wanted to change and selected 'Get Info' but it only seemed like I could change them one at a time?

Magnus · 20th August 2008, 09:13

Perhaps A Better Finder Rename? I've not tried it myself. There's always the Terminal of course.

fangpyre · 20th August 2008, 09:24

You can do it using Automator.
You will have to build a new workflow.
first drag in the files you want to rename.
Then add the rename option.
It will ask you if you want to rename the original or make a copy before making the changes (its better to copy)

You have the option of adding date, replacing text, giving all the same name with a number, etc.

Keep in mind, if you change files that are part of iPhoto this way, you will mess up iPhoto.

Zaid Al Hilali · 20th August 2008, 10:04

iPhoto would change photos names only. Adobe Bridge is another solution but it comes with Photoshop or a full Adobe CS package. Bridge has the facility to rename any file format in a batch.

Benson · 20th August 2008, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fangpyre

You can do it using Automator.
You will have to build a new workflow.
first drag in the files you want to rename.
Then add the rename option.
It will ask you if you want to rename the original or make a copy before making the changes (its better to copy)

You have the option of adding date, replacing text, giving all the same name with a number, etc.

Keep in mind, if you change files that are part of iPhoto this way, you will mess up iPhoto.

I still can't work automator yet! I have tried a few times but I can't seem to work it.

Benson · 20th August 2008, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

Is there a way without using iPhoto that I can rename multiple files in one go? I selected all the files I wanted to change and selected 'Get Info' but it only seemed like I could change them one at a time?

When I mean rename files, I want to rename them with the same name, but for a number to go on the end of the file name. ie

xyz 001
xyz 002
xyz 003

etc.

It doesn't seem like it is possible, MacRumors

fangpyre · 20th August 2008, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

When I mean rename files, I want to rename them with the same name, but for a number to go on the end of the file name. ie

xyz 001
xyz 002
xyz 003

etc.

I've attached an Automator file.
Open the file.
Put in the name you choose for the files.
Select the files you want to rename in FInder.
Run Automator.

Hope it works for you.

Benson · 20th August 2008, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by fangpyre

I've attached an Automator file.
Open the file.
Put in the name you choose for the files.
Select the files you want to rename in FInder.
Run Automator.

Hope it works for you.

I got it to work, thanks for that.

medopal · 20th August 2008, 15:43

Hi Benson, maybe this wont benefit but its always good to mention other options

try Name Mangler, its free and easy to use.

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Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,397	Perhaps A Better Finder Rename? I've not tried it myself. There's always the Terminal of course.

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fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,415	You can do it using Automator. You will have to build a new workflow. first drag in the files you want to rename. Then add the rename option. It will ask you if you want to rename the original or make a copy before making the changes (its better to copy) You have the option of adding date, replacing text, giving all the same name with a number, etc. Keep in mind, if you change files that are part of iPhoto this way, you will mess up iPhoto.

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medopal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 325	Hi Benson, maybe this wont benefit but its always good to mention other options try Name Mangler, its free and easy to use.