NameChanger Changelog

What's new in NameChanger 3.4.4

Oct 5, 2022
  • Universal build to support Intel and Apple Silicon
  • Added warning when renaming a file will result in it becoming hidden. Starting a file with . will hide it in the Finder by default.
  • Added white background to date help popover for readability in dark mode.

New in NameChanger 3.4.3 (Oct 5, 2022)

  • Added Apple Notarization for improved experience on 10.15.

New in NameChanger 3.4.2 (Oct 5, 2022)

  • Fixed a bug where a collision warning dialog was shown even if Force Unique was enabled.
  • Fixed a bug where changing case on a case-sensitive volume could overwrite a file with the same name but different case.

New in NameChanger 3.4.1 (Oct 5, 2022)

  • Added File Modified Date as an option to Date rename

New in NameChanger 3.4.0 (Sep 18, 2018)

  • Added new Insert Characters rename
  • Minor UI improvements around text file name display

New in NameChanger 3.3.4 (Aug 23, 2018)

  • Clear All Files is now Shift+Cmd+Del, Cmd+Del clears the active text field
  • Dark Mode Support in 10.14 Mojave

New in NameChanger 3.3.3 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • Minor color tweaks to support Dark Mode in 10.14

New in NameChanger 3.3.2 (May 13, 2018)

  • Fixed a bug where the open panel wouldn't appear pre-10.11
  • Added help around recursive open option

New in NameChanger 3.3.1 (May 13, 2018)

  • Fixed memory leaks when processing EXIF data
  • Fixed a crash when renaming while processing a large number of files with EXIF data
  • Improved individual file renaming performance when changing case
  • Fixed a crash when a rename input text file contained invalid characters
  • Fixed a crash using the Reveal in Finder button from the rename error sheet
  • Show expanded open options (Open Folder Contents, Recursive) by default
  • Fixed the help around creation date rename

New in NameChanger 3.3.0 (Jan 19, 2017)

  • Added a recurse option to the Open Panel: Click the Options button at the bottom left of the open dialog, check Open Folder Contents checkbox and the Recurse checkbox. This will add all files in all subdirectories of the selected directories.

New in NameChanger 3.2.1 (Feb 18, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug that prevented renaming for OS X 10.9 and earlier.

New in NameChanger 3.1.1 (Jan 26, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug where the user wouldn't be warned about file extension removal

New in NameChanger 3.1.0 (Dec 29, 2015)

  • What's New:
  • Added Text File Renaming: You can now specify a text file to provide renaming text
  • Date Rename: File Date now uses creation date instead of last modified date
  • File with the same name in different directories will no longer be marked as collisions

New in NameChanger 3.0.2 (Nov 23, 2015)

  • Fixed an issue where NameChanger encountered errors updating under OS X 10.11

New in NameChanger 3.0.1 (Nov 17, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug where "." could be appended to files without extensions
  • Fixed a bug where loading multiple large images could hang the app

New in NameChanger 3.0.0 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • History: Automatically keep a history of renames performed
  • Case Change rename: Upper case, lower case or title case
  • Updated UI, keeps all the renaming controls in the main window
  • Faster renames with smoother performance
  • Improved warnings interface makes it easier to find files that can’t be renamed
  • EXIF dates can now use subseconds when available
  • Enter your own custom date formats
  • Randomize file ordering
  • NameChanger as a System Service: Right click a selection of files in Finder and choose Services > Rename with NameChanger
  • Full Screen support
  • Ability to add contents of selected folder, or hold Cmd during drag&drop to add folder contents

New in NameChanger 2.3.3 (Jul 26, 2012)

  • Added Developer ID/Gatekeeper Signing

New in NameChanger 2.3.2 (Sep 14, 2011)

  • Fixed an issue where NameChanger was using an excessive amount of memory.
  • Fixed an issue where NameChanger appeared to hang while loading remote files.
  • Fixed a crash when renaming individual files in the table.

New in NameChanger 2.3.1 (Jul 30, 2011)

  • Fixed a bug where EXIF Dates were not appearing

New in NameChanger 2.3 (Jul 28, 2011)

  • Lion Compatibility
  • Regular Expressions
  • Sequences can now be sorted alphabetically, by file date or by EXIF date for imagery
  • Date renames can now user the EXIF date for imagery
  • Added a warning for possible file extension loss

New in NameChanger 2.2.2 (Aug 27, 2009)

  • Added Snow Leopard Compatibility.

New in NameChanger 2.2.1 (Dec 8, 2008)

  • Fixed an issue where applying some saved Sequence Renames failed to apply correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where applying Remove In Range Renames failed to apply correctly.

New in NameChanger 2.2 (Aug 25, 2008)

  • Added Quick Look: pressing space bar will open a preview of the selected document
  • Inline Renaming: Rename an individual file right in the table by double clicking or pressing return
  • Keyboard Renaming: Hitting return from one of the text fields or using Command-R
  • UI Update: The UI has been thinned down slightly and the animations improved

New in NameChanger 2.1.1 (Aug 20, 2008)

  • Added Rename Saving for storing frequently used renames.
  • Added a new Wildcard renaming function: use * and ? for more advanced renaming of files.
  • Added an Ignore Case option.
  • Added a Force Unique option applicable to Remove Characters and Wildcard, it appends a unique index to the end of the filename if the names will otherwise collide.
  • Added Hide extension by default preference to Preference window.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Files are now appropriately removed from the Image Browser when clear is selected.
  • Fixed an issue where saved renames could not be retitled.

New in NameChanger 2.1 (Apr 8, 2008)

  • Added Rename Saving for storing frequently used renames.
  • Added a new Wildcard renaming function: use * and ? for more advanced renaming of files.
  • Added an Ignore Case option.
  • Added a Force Unique option applicable to Remove Characters and Wildcard, it appends a unique index to the end of the filename if the names will otherwise collide.
  • Added Hide extension by default preference to Preference window.
  • Files are now appropriately removed from the Image Browser when clear is selected.