Stupid Simple Mac Tips #43 – Renaming Files in Bulk
There could be many reasons you want to rename a large group of files. It is often for organizational purposes.
Apple has a built-in batch file renaming tool that allows Mac users to instantly rename large groups of files, folders, photos, or anything else residing on their file system in a single action.
Step-by-Step Directions for Batch Renaming
Before delving into the process, I should mention that you can only rename files of the same type in bulk (example: PDF, audio, Word, Excel).
Here’s how:
- Open the
Finder and select the files being renamed. - Right-click (or Control-click) to view the menu of options.
- Choose “Rename [#] Items”
https://share.getcloudapp.com/xQuLKD0G [insert GIF] - Now, you can choose to:
- Replace Text
- Add Text
- Name Format
- Pick one and read through the options to define what actions will occur.
Finder and select the files being renamed.
You now have an easy way to rename batches of files to adhere to desired naming conventions.
