renaming multiple files

[iaindxb]

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]

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

[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.

[Zaid Al Hilali]

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.

[iaindxb]

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.

[iaindxb]

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]

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.

[iaindxb]

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]

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

try Name Mangler, its free and easy to use.