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Larger hard drives have led to mass amounts of saved and hard-to-catalogue files. A Better Finder Rename for Mac can help rename your files into whatever cataloging system you wish. This is definitely useful when going through old files, but it's also useful to keep new files searchable.
A Better Finder Rename for Mac allows for quick renaming of files using a wide selection of customizable options. The program uses an easy drag-and-drop feature to select files. The user selects which criteria to apply for the suggested new names and then is given the option to modify the names even further. The program is able to handle a vast number of file types including text, image and music. The name changes are not automatic, so it is possible to try out different criteria without concern. The free trial limits name changes to batches of up to 10 files. The full version costs $19.95 and forever upgrades can be purchased for an additional $19.95.
Even with the limitation, A Better Finder Rename for Mac trial version is an effective tool for renaming files. The trial version is geared toward personal use but the expansion in the full version makes it business-appropriate.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of A Better Finder Rename for Mac 9.18.
Publisher's Description
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A Better Finder Rename is the most complete renaming solution available on the market today. That's why, since 1996, thousands of hobbyists, professionals and businesses depend on A Better Finder Rename to organize and maintain files. A Better Finder Rename's user interface supports complex renaming tasks without sacrificing ease and speed of use. Simply drag the files you want to rename straight from the Finder into the large preview table or the application icon or use our Finder context menu and hot key. The Instant Preview feature eliminates guesswork and costly errors and helps you find the right settings quickly and accurately by providing as-you-type feedback. A Better Finder Rename offers a complete set of renaming options that are organized into 7 categories covering all the text, character, position, conversion and truncation features that you would expect from a file renamer, but it does not stop there.
What's new in this version: Version 9.18 adds support for GPS tags.
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"A Better Finder Rename Mac A Must have Utility"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 9.15
Pros
Same author for Mac & PC versions. Both have been around for years. Both have been constantly update. Quick, Flawless, Can handle any of your renaming needs. When you need it... There is nothing better than either one of these "Better" products.
Cons
The only one I can think of is me.... Better Finder Rename is used to correct my file naming mistakes or to improve on existing ones.
Summary
I'm not sure how long I have used this utility but it must be 12 to 15 years and they have never let me down.
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"Best renaming program & batch file handler available!"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 9.03
Pros
I've used A Better Finder Rename for years. It is almost perfect in all the things it can do and saves you alot of time during renaming, serial renaming, etc. The only thing I wish it did that a previous version did is allow you to rename individual files one at a time.
Cons
Can't, in my hands, rename individual files one at a time. Author is supposed to be working a way to do this.
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"Very handy"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 9.01
Pros
lots of versatility regarding naming of files
Cons
Wish I could use music tags to rename files.
Summary
well worth it.
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"Great but could be improved"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.84
Pros
Does so many great things it's hard to list the benefits.
Cons
Has lost the ability to modify individual names during a batch rename. This is a sorely missed feature. Please bring it back!
Summary
The hours and effort this will save you is easily worth the cost. I highly recommend it.
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"Brilliant!"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.84
Pros
It's brilliant
Cons
None that I can see
Summary
Does exactly what it says on the box. Excellent. Pay for it - it's worth it.
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"Works great for the simple tasks I've tried"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.80
Pros
Saves time, don't have to do tedious renaming of files.
Cons
Only 10 files can be renamed at a time in the free version. But you can run it again and again. So for free, it's a deal.
Summary
Good little time saver.
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"The program makes well what it promises"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.76
Pros
easy and clear to use
Cons
I would like more options than the ones it actually has
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"The best multipurpose file name utility!"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.72
Pros
Ease of use.
Cons
Can't edit individual files like in previous versions.
Summary
This is the best file name processor for Macs. Bar none!
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"Great utility"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.72
Pros
Its usually easy to run the rename unless you need to shift characters around in the name.
Cons
Unable to shift characters around in the name
Author seems to be happy tying versions to OS levels (I do not like this)Summary
Usually straight forward to use. Although last time I gave it 1000+ names to change into lower case it fialed.
Also (used?) to have flakiness with having to have the 2 windows in constant contact. If not expect it to bomb. -
"Very useful"
Version: A Better Finder Rename 8.70
Pros
Works reliably, easy to use, handy ability to remember common options.
Cons
A bit pricey. Doesn't include some functions in File Buddy.
Summary
Previously used File Buddy for bulk rename but it got progressively more buggy and lacked support (even for re-licensing). Bought ABFR instead and it has worked really well. It's by far the best tool for renaming files I've used. Maybe a bit pricey for a single function program but worth it for IT pros.
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