Start typing the new name or select the words you wish to replace.Ģ. To highlight them, click once on the first folder, then hold down the Shift key and click once on the last folder if the folders are in a particular sequence. Here we’ll show you two ways to rename a folder using your Mac.Ģ. Click on the folder, then left-click on it.ģ. The current name of the folder is highlighted.

Select do not add if you prefer not to keep them.Ħ. In the Rename Finder Items window, from the first drop-down menu, select Make Sequential.ħ. Check the radio button next to new name and enter the new name for your files.Ĩ. From your desktop or in Finder, drag the folder containing all your photos into the pane. To batch rename your photos using Mac Automator:ġ. Select Finder and Applications folder, then click on the Automator app.Ģ. Select Folder Action and confirm with Choose.ģ. In the first column on the left select Files & Folders.Ĥ. From the middle column, double-click on Rename Finder Items.ĥ. A pop-up box will appear, essentially asking if you wish to include the original files with the original names after renaming.

3. After you’ve entered a new format and your desired settings, select Rename.īefore starting, have a folder with all the photos you wish to rename saved to your desktop.

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