File renaming app

[bingefeller]

What are my options for a file renaming application? I have around 200 + photos that I would like to rename, and it would be nice if there was something I could use that will give me a split pane view so I know what the photo is of. I also have a load of audio files that need renaming too.

I'm aware that there is an app called Advanced Batch Renamer, but I would like something different please

 

[Slartibart]

simply using the Finder isn’t an option?

• Within a Finder window, select the files you want to rename. You can drag the cursor to select multiple with a box, or shift-click or Command-click the files, or in the Menu, select Edit then Select All.
• With the files selected, either right-click the selected files and select Rename, or go to File then Rename in the Menu.
• Use the dialog box to rename your files.
• Once complete, click Rename.

 

[bingefeller]

simply using the Finder isn’t an option?

• Within a Finder window, select the files you want to rename. You can drag the cursor to select multiple with a box, or shift-click or Command-click the files, or in the Menu, select Edit then Select All.
• With the files selected, either right-click the selected files and select Rename, or go to File then Rename in the Menu.
• Use the dialog box to rename your files.
• Once complete, click Rename.

I want to rename each file individually - like give different files different names. I have updated my post above as it was probably not clear enough.

 

[gregmac19]

Here are two applications:

NameChanger - MRR Software

Rename a list of files quickly and easily. See how the names will change as you type.

mrrsoftware.com

Name Mangler

macOS batch file renaming utility. Rename thousands of files at once. Preview new filenames. See pop-up previews with content. Save droplets for reuse.

manytricks.com

I haven't used either of them.

 

[bogdanw]

it would be nice if there was something I could use that will give me a split pane view so I know what the photo is of.

Finder
"Icon view : Items are shown as icons arranged in a grid. To change the icon size, choose View > Show View Options, then drag the “Icon size” slider."
"Gallery view : Items are arranged in a row along the bottom of the Finder window. To browse the row, swipe left or right on the trackpad, or press the Left or Right Arrow key. As you browse, a large preview of the current item is shown above the row, with its details in the preview column."
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-folders-displayed-finder-mac-mchldaafb302/mac

 

[orionquest]

I want to rename each file individually - like give different files different names. I have updated my post above as it was probably not clear enough.

So you are manually re-naming each file.... use the Finder with quick view. No use using some other utiliy since you are doing it manually.