Rename part of a series of files

Here's a quick tip. Want to rename a bunch of files, but you only want to rename part of the filepath? Automator does incredibly quick work of this:

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Just add whatever files you want changed, then drag in "Replace text in finder item names". Select "Replace text" from the menu, paste in the bit you want changed, and write the new text.



This is best udsed for photo files, as their names are automatically generated by your camera, but also working files on single projects.



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Published on August 14, 2012 13:22
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