A Better Finder Rename 12.36
Check new names first, then rename multiple files on Mac
Finder can't rename a pile of files at once, so you end up fixing names one by one. A Better Finder Rename 12 is a batch file renamer for Mac that applies one renaming pattern to all of them. The real-time preview shows every new name before anything changes, so a bad pattern never touches your files.
- You build the pattern on the left and see the file list with its new names on the right.
- Need more than one rule? The Multi-Step drawer applies several to the same files in one pass.
- Actions are sorted by category, including text, characters, character position and ranges, conversions, truncations, date and time, and path components.
- Each action has its own options, so you can adjust the pattern until it matches how you name things.
- Folders can be renamed too, and the same template can run through every sub-folder.
- Droplets save a renaming setup so a task you repeat often runs automatically.
Version 12.36
The new version:
- both regular expression actions now show a short message under the pattern field explaining why a pattern does not compile, such as an unmatched parenthesis or bracket, a trailing backslash or a quantifier with nothing to repeat
- regular expression patterns are compiled once per preview rather than once per file, which speeds up previews over thousands of files
Improvements & Bug Fixes:
- fixes the Replace regular expression action treating backslash escapes as capture groups since version 12.34: a backslash once again escapes the following character, so a substitution such as $1$2 inserts two zeros rather than the whole match twice
- fixes tags in the tag library occasionally showing the wrong name after a second click on a selected row
- in-app news windows now appear at most once every 180 days and no longer open blank
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the app?
Mount the image, drag the app into the "Applications" folder and launch it. If the system blocks the launch, allow it in "System Settings → Privacy & Security".
The app is damaged or won't launch
Reinstalling from a fresh image usually helps. Make sure your macOS version matches the one listed in the compatibility specs.
How do I update?
Download the new version from the site and install it over the current one — your settings will be preserved.
The download link doesn't work
Try a mirror or a download manager. For large files the browser often drops the connection.
How do I completely remove the app?
Use an uninstaller utility — it cleans up the service files that remain after moving the app to the trash.
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