If you want to rename files in the order you created them – as I do with screen shots associated with a tutorial where I take screen shots as I write a tutorial, you need to sort the files in the order in which they were created.
The Example, at the bottom ( red arrow), illustrates how the new name will look.Ĭlick Rename and the file names are instantly changed. Where determines whether the Custom Format occurs before or after the numbering scheme. Name and Date replaces the name with the text entered into Custom Format, plus today’s date in the form of year – month – day – time. Name and Counter replaces the name with the text entered into Custom Format, plus a 5 digit counter, starting with the number on the right ( red arrow above). Name and Index replaces the name with the text entered into Custom Format, plus a sequential series of numbers starting with the number on the right ( red arrow above). The Name Format determines how the file names will be changed. The Format menu supports renaming files, replacing text with new text, or adding text to the beginning or end of the file name. This opens the Rename dialog box, which contains a variety of renaming options. If multiple files are selected, the Rename panel appears. NOTE: If you only select one file, the file name opens for you to type in a new name. Then right-click any of the selected files. Here’s a collection of files that I want to rename into something that’s a bit more, ah, intelligible. It’s the Swiss Army Knife of file names.īut, for those that are looking for a simpler way to rename files quickly, nothing beats the Finder. It supports everything from renaming files to replacing text. 
I’m a big fan of Better Rename 11 for file name manipulation.
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