ExifRenamer
ExifRenamer is a macOS utility for renaming photos, videos, and audio clips from embedded date and time metadata for easier sorting.
What is ExifRenamer?
ExifRenamer is a macOS utility that helps users rename digital photos, videos, and audio clips using the date and time stored in each file's metadata. It is designed for photographers and anyone who wants camera files to sort cleanly in Finder by chronological filename instead of cryptic default names. The app supports drag-and-drop renaming, previewing results before changes are applied, and customizable naming styles with prefixes, suffixes, counters, and time adjustments. It can also create destination folders automatically, which is useful for organizing large imports from cameras or memory cards. ExifRenamer integrates with Apple's Image Capture as an automatic task, so newly downloaded files can be renamed during import. The app is published by Stefan Robl and is available for macOS.
Key features
- Rename photos, videos, and audio clips from embedded date and time metadata
- Preview filename changes before applying them
- Customize naming styles with prefixes, suffixes, counters, and time adjustments
- Create destination folders automatically while organizing imports
- Use drag and drop to process files quickly
- Work with Apple's Image Capture as an automatic import task
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
ExifRenamer performs ordinary file-management work for a media renaming utility. Its main effect is changing filenames and, if you choose, moving files into organized folders during import. Access to your photos and other media files is expected for this purpose. Before running large batch renames, it is sensible to test your preferred naming pattern on a small set of files so the results match the organization you want.
Recommendation: Keep ExifRenamer if you use it to organize camera imports or standardize filenames across photo and video libraries. If you no longer use it, removing the app is generally straightforward, but you may want to keep it installed if it is part of your Image Capture import workflow.
Common paths
/Applications/ExifRenamer.app
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