Alternatives to NameChanger
A macOS utility for renaming a list of files with a live preview of the results. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
NameChanger
A macOS utility for renaming a list of files with a live preview of the results.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as NameChanger.
Advanced Renamer
A batch file renamer for Windows and macOS that renames files and folders using configurable methods.
Advanced Renamer runs on Windows and macOS and adds photo metadata renaming and batch undo, but it is freemium and closed source rather than free.
F2
A cross-platform command-line tool for batch renaming files and directories, with dry runs and undo.
F2 is a free open-source command-line renamer with dry runs, undo and EXIF or ID3 metadata support, but it has no graphical interface or live preview window.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
organize
A command-line tool that automatically sorts, moves and renames files according to YAML rules.
Hazel
A macOS app that watches folders and files documents automatically according to rules you create.
Bulk Rename Utility
Renames large numbers of files and folders at once on Windows.
Default Folder X
A Mac utility that adds quick folder navigation and recent items to Open and Save dialogs.
