Until macOS Yosemite, for renaming multiple files on a Mac simultaneously, you either had to use a third party app or create an Automator action. Now, however, Mac OS X include a built-in renaming tool right into Finder. This feature allows Mac users to rename group of files and folders instantly.
Before we show how to do it, let’s take a closer look at renaming rules that Finder provides.
- Replace text – you enter string you want to change in the file names
- Add text – you add some text before or after name
- Format – you specify format of new file name
After you decide what rule is suitable for your task, you ready to rename files.
How to batch rename files on Mac
- Select in Finder all files which you want to rename
- Click the cog icon in the toolbar and choose Rename items…
- Specify renaming rules
- Click Rename
Usually the renaming process happens instantly, however if you’re renaming thousands of items it will take some time to complete the renaming procedure.
