How Can You Instantly Rename Multiple Files at Once on Mac?

Renaming files one by one can be frustrating, especially if you have a lot of them. Fortunately, macOS has a built-in feature that lets you rename multiple files at once—no extra software needed!

1. Select the Files You Want to Rename

• Open Finder and go to the folder where your files are.
• Hold Command (⌘) and click each file you want to rename.
• Or, if you want to rename everything in the folder, press Command (⌘) + A to select all.

2. Open the Rename Tool

• Right-click (or Control + Click) on any selected file.
• Choose Rename [X] Items… from the menu.

A window will pop up with three renaming options.

3. Choose a Renaming Method

macOS gives you three ways to rename files in bulk:

✅ Replace Text: Find and replace part of the filename.

• Example: Change IMG_1234.jpg to Vacation_1234.jpg.

✅ Add Text: Insert new text before or after the filename.

• Example: Change Report.pdf to Final_Report.pdf.

✅ Format: Completely rename files with a new numbering system.

• Example: Rename IMG_1234.jpg, IMG_5678.jpg to Trip_001.jpg, Trip_002.jpg.

4. Click Rename and You’re Done! 🚀

Tip: Undo a Mistake

If you rename files incorrectly, don’t worry! Press Command (⌘) + Z right away to undo the change.