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A Better Finder Rename

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Spec score 8.3 #6 of 31 in File Renaming Software

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Purpose
The app batch renames files, photos, music tracks and RAW+JPEG pairs, with live preview of new names.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Support
Mac product support is available by email at [email protected]; the maker recommends including “x14” in the subject line to pass spam filters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Founded
1996Read 28 Sep 2026 · publicspace.net
Maker
The maker describes publicspace.net as a one-man operation supported by contractors and services, and says the product has been refined since 1996.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Automation
Saved presets can be applied by dragging files onto the closed app, or settings can be saved as droplet mini-applications for drag-and-drop renaming.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Code signing
The maker says genuine downloads are served by publicspace.net, code-signed with Frank Reiff’s Developer ID and notarized by Apple.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Download and compatibility
Version 12.35 is offered for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 Sequoia or later, and the page says it is compatible with macOS 27 Golden Gate.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Finder integration
The help lists use through the Finder context menu, Finder hot key, Finder Quick Action, and drag-and-drop onto the app or a droplet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
License tiers
The order page offers Single User, Family for up to 5 individuals, Small Business for up to 20, Business for up to 50 and Enterprise for unlimited individuals.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Music metadata
Its MP3/AAC renaming feature can use embedded ID3 metadata, and metadata support includes MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, M4V and iTunes music store files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Payment security
The maker says payment processing is outsourced to resellers and it does not have customers’ credit card numbers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Photo metadata
It can extract EXIF shooting dates and time and supports major RAW formats including JPEG, HEIC, ARW, NEF, TIFF and DNG.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Privacy and updates
The maker says Sparkle update requests include app version and anonymous trial progress information, and transmit no personal information beyond what is needed for an HTTP connection.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Rename tools
It offers sequence numbers, regular expressions, EXIF capture dates, ID3 tags, multi-step actions and names imported from spreadsheets.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
Trial limit
In trial mode, the app is limited to renaming at most 10 files at a time; purchasing a license removes that limitation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net

Plans and prices

A Better Finder Rename 12 Major Upgrade $14.95, paid once Total $14.95 Upgrades any earlier version to version 12 · free minor updates up to but not including version 13 · keeps current license tier Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
A Better Finder Rename Forever Upgrade $29.95, paid once $29.95 Version 12 and all future versions forever · keeps current license tier Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net
A Better Finder Rename — Single User, Standard $29.95, paid once Total $29.95 1 individual · free minor updates up to but not including version 13 · as many installations as you want for one individual Read 4 Oct 2026 · publicspace.net

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