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This excellent little utility (formerly known as File List) can help you rename multiple files at the same time, in just about any way that you can imagine--for example, if you want to name a bunch of photos in a sequence or change some PC files from ugly all caps over to lowercase.
Name Mangler gives you a clean, intuitive interface for numbering sequentially, finding and replacing, changing case, setting extensions, adding prefixes and suffixes, and removing and inserting characters. Name Mangler also offers an Advanced option that lets you define your own renaming rules, combining the standard options and letting you describe new file names as expressions--and the ability to use regular expressions gives you almost limitless possibilities. This app even lets you save configurations as droplets, so you can execute the same set of renaming rules again and again with a simple drag and drop. If you need to frequently rename files, Name Mangler is a good value, and you can try it for free for the first 25 launches.
Publisher's Description
From Many Tricks:
If you need to rename several files at once, this is the application you have always been looking for. Name Mangler is a batch file renamer that supports the following renaming tasks: Find and Replace (including support for regular expressions); Number Sequentially; Change Case; Set Extension; Add Prefix/Suffix; Remove/Insert Characters.
Moreover, you can combine all of these using the Advanced renaming mode, which even comes with some extra features, such as conditional statements, nested counters, and more.
But Name Mangler is more than just one versatile renaming utility - it's an infinite number of task-specific renaming utilities: Name Mangler's Droplets make it ridiculously easy to store configurations and use those repeatedly for different, alternating purposes. Just drop your files on them.
What's new in this version:
- File list area now allows selecting multiple files for removal from the list, or for quick rearranging.
- Added Suffix to the Sequence command, allowing sequences to easily be added to the front of filenames.
- Added yyyy and yyyy-MM date formats; HH-mmm and HH-mmm-sss time formats.
- Added 'Clear on quit' to History retention options.
- Added 'Number of Files in Parent Folder' metadata item. (Hat tip to Kristaps A. for the suggestion.)
- Command ... See all new features
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"Why buy it? Name Changer does this for free"
Version: Name Mangler 2.5.1
Pros
I guess it does what it claims to do
Cons
Why should you pay for this when a nearly identical product (Name Changer) is free?
Summary
Don't spend money when perfectly good free versions exist.
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"A great app, so simple to use!"
Version: Name Mangler 2.4.6
Pros
You have to re-size your windows before you use this great little app, but it works very well. Once you have blocked your files, just drag them over to the NameMangler window and play with the possibilities. You can rename dozens of jpegs in seconds. I wish there was a similar one for my pc at work!
Cons
There aren't any cons.
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"For $10, nothing better"
Version: Name Mangler 2.4.5
Pros
Easy to use, very intuitive, very comprehensive
Cons
None - it's well done
Summary
Buy it! It's worth it for batch renaming of your files
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"does what it sez but has not been tested to any limits."
Version: Name Mangler 2.4.1
Pros
simple to use
Cons
none so far
Summary
a1 ok
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"Name Mangler is a Great Tool!"
Version: Name Mangler 2.2.3
Pros
Primarily I use it to rename my photos after importing them from my camera onto my Desktop. I do this before importing them into the photo editing app on my MacBook Pro. This gives each photo a meaningful name that helps in searches and organizing.
Cons
No cons that I can think of. The program does all I ask it to and does it well.
Summary
The several options for renaming files is a real plus. I've been nothing but satisfied with the program and consider it one of my favorite apps. It's easy to learn and simple to use. Highly recommended. The developer did a really nice job.
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"Great Software"
Version: Name Mangler 2.2.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
There are several batch file renamers out there but what makes this one stand out is the ability not to sort the files. I had a large number of files that are almost in order, sort by name, then turn off sort, drag files in the correct order, add numbering prefix, and rename. I have not seen any product that does this. I used it once, and purchased it immediately. For $10, its a great deal, saved me a LOT of time. -
"Best batch file renamer you'll ever use."
Version: Name Mangler 2.0
Pros
Easy to understand and use. Create a droplet, with one click, for repeat jobs -- easier and quicker for simple renaming than Automator.
Cons
Combining name conversions in a single step requires using the built-in "name conversion description language (NCDL)", which is simple but requires a few more minutes to learn than using strictly the gui.
Summary
Any 'Essential Mac Apps' list without Name Mangler is incomplete.
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"Great! Works well for me."
Version: Name Mangler 2.0
Pros
It's handy.
Cons
Wish there were more batch options to choose from.
Summary
Have thousands of jpgs I moved over from my broken window day makes renaming them a breeze. I also had a problem where many of the files were missing their extensions. It makes fixing them easy.
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"Good one !"
Version: Name Mangler 2.0
Pros
It's handy.
Cons
More batch options could be better.
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"Great app if you need to change filenames."
Version: Name Mangler 2.0
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
Wish there were more batch options to choose from.
