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MetaRename vs F2: catalog facts
MetaRename	F2
Paid Free download, with a license sold through the NeededApps store or the Mac App Store.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
macOS	Command line
Renames using camera, date and location metadata Filters files by metadata conditions	Dry run by default shows changes before applying them Undo for any rename operation
macOS only Requires a license for full use	Command line only, with no graphical interface Regular expression renames take some learning
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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