How can I rename multiple images at once with different names?

Image Capture is a built-in application on macOS that allows users to import images and videos from cameras, scanners, and other devices to their Mac. It provides a straightforward interface for transferring and managing media files without the need for additional software like iPhoto or Photos. Besides this, you can also use this app to rename multiple photos at once on macOS. Below are the steps:

1. Open Image Capture from the Applications folder or using Spotlight (press Command (⌘) + Space, then type "Image Capture").
2. Connect your camera or iPhone, or open the folder of photos on your Mac.
3. Select the images you want to rename.
4. At the bottom of the window, look for the "Name" dropdown.
5. Choose the renaming format you prefer (e.g., "Name and number") and enter the base name.
6. Click "Download" or "Import" to save the renamed images to your desired location.

Do you want this naming method? I use Any2Pic tool myself, it's not free, but it's cheap. It helps me a lot sometimes!

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It is really convenient to use the batch renaming function that comes with Finder, especially when you want to rename multiple images at once. The operation is also very simple. Select all the pictures, right-click "Rename Item", and then choose "Format" or "Name and Index" to process in batches. However, please note that if you want a different name for each picture, you may have to set the file name format yourself. The automatically generated part has a regular pattern (such as adding a numerical sequence), so you still have to make some manual adjustments. If you just want to change similar names, this method is still quite fast.

Using the mv command to batch rename in the terminal is actually quite simple, especially if you want to quickly rename multiple images at once. The specific steps are as follows:

1. First open Terminal and use the cd command to enter the folder where the image is located, for example:

cd /Users/your username/image folder

2. Use the mv command to rename the file, for example:

mv oldname.jpg newname.jpg

If there are many images and each name is different, you can write a simple script or enter different names one by one. If you have a pattern (for example, the names are all increasing in numbers), you can use a loop script to help you complete it in batches.

Although it is a command line operation, it is very efficient and suitable for people who need to process images frequently. If there are only a few images, manually entering them one by one can also be done quickly.

Automator is a built-in automation tool for macOS. It is very convenient for batch processing files, especially when you want to rename multiple images at once. The steps are a little complicated, but you can get it done with one click after setting it up.

1. Open Automator and create a new "Workflow".
2. Find "Get Specified Finder Items" in the search bar on the left, and drag it to the workspace on the right.
3. Then search for "Rename Finder Items" and select "Add" to the workflow. You can choose the specific renaming method here, such as replacing text, adding prefixes or suffixes, etc.
4. After selecting, save this workflow and give it a name, such as "Batch Rename".

In the future, you only need to select the pictures you want to rename and run this workflow. It is especially suitable for processing many pictures at one time, without having to change the names one by one, and the efficiency is super high!

Ciszzwwi wrote:

Do you want this naming method? I use Any2Pic tool myself, it's not free, but it's cheap. It helps me a lot sometimes!

Great, but the link doesn't work! I found it via Google.

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