Renaming multiple files on a Mac can be a tedious and time-consuming task, especially if you have a large number of files to rename. But fear not, because MacOS actually provides an easy and efficient way to rename several files at once. With just a few simple steps, you can quickly and easily give your files more descriptive and organized names.
To start the process of renaming multiple files on your Mac, first, select all the files you want to rename. You can do this by clicking on the first file, holding down the Shift key, and then clicking on the last file. This action will select all the files in between. Alternatively, you can hold down the Command key and click on each file individually to select multiple files.
Once you have the files selected, right-click on one of the selected files, and then choose the "Rename X items" option from the context menu that appears. This action will open a small window with several renaming options for your files.
In this window, you will see a dropdown menu that allows you to choose how you want to rename your files. You have several renaming options to choose from, such as "Replace text," "Add text," "Format," and "Change Case." Each option provides a different way to rename your files, so you can select the one that best suits your renaming needs.
If you choose the "Replace text" option, you can replace a specific part of the file names with a new text string. This is useful for quickly updating file names with consistent information.
The "Add text" option allows you to add a text string to the beginning or end of your file names. This can be handy for adding prefixes or suffixes to multiple files at once.
The "Format" option provides more advanced renaming options, allowing you to insert text, date, or index information into your file names. This is great for creating more structured and organized file names.
Lastly, the "Change Case" option lets you change the case of your file names to either uppercase, lowercase, or title case. This can be useful for standardizing the capitalization of your file names.
After you have chosen the renaming option you want to use, simply enter the relevant information in the fields provided, and then click the "Rename" button. MacOS will then apply your chosen renaming scheme to all the selected files, quickly and efficiently renaming them in one go.
Renaming multiple files at once on a Mac is a simple yet powerful feature that can save you a lot of time and effort when organizing your files. By following these easy steps, you can quickly update and improve the names of your files, making it easier to find and manage them on your Mac.