A Better Finder Rename

If you wish to rename files, you can just select each file, hit the Return key, and type in a new name. Alternatively, you can take the smart way and use a specialized renaming application, like A Better Finder Rename. This simple-named application places a wide range of renaming options at your disposal and it is capable of renaming a huge amount of files in just a few seconds. Furthermore, the application is free and it is compatible with all popular Mac OS X versions.

The application supports numerous renaming methods. It lets you replace file names and extensions with custom text and you can also append text to existing names. Additionally, you can transform names into numerical or alphabetical sequences, replace them with tag information and perform many other renaming operations. These methods can be selected in a menu, on the application's user interface and you can switch between various sets of options, for each method.

A Better Finder Rename provides you with enough options to rename your files in any way you can think of. As previously mentioned you can switch between different sets of options for each renaming methods. For example, if you wish to rename your files using a numerical sequence, you can decide to add sequence numbers at the beginning of the name or at the end, to insert a sequence at a certain position in the name and so on.

Files can be targeted by dragging and dropping them into a list, on the same user interface. What's more, the application displays the before and after states of each file name. The changed names are displayed instantly, as you make your renaming settings. It is also possible to import entire folders, just like files. Furthermore, you can set the application to process all files in that folder, with or without the contents in the sub-folders.

With A Better Finder Rename, any number of files can be renamed in just a few seconds, regardless of their size or format.