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Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026

A Better Finder Rename

Ch 176.7of 30File Renaming Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Platform coveragemacos only
  4. 4Regex renamingYes
  5. 5Metadata-based renamingYes
  6. 6Rename previewYes
  7. 7Folder renamingYes
  8. 8Undo changesYes
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Overview

A Better Finder Rename is ranked #17 of 30 in file renaming software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

A Better Finder Rename plans and pricing

All plans
A Better Finder Rename 12 Major Upgrade $14.95 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 publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
A Better Finder Rename — Single User, Standard $29.95 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 publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
A Better Finder Rename Forever Upgrade $29.95 once $29.95 Version 12 and all future versions forever · keeps current license tier publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on file renaming software

Free plan
Nopublicspace.net
Platform coverage
macos_onlypublicspace.net
Regex renaming
Yespublicspace.net
Metadata-based renaming
Yespublicspace.net
Rename preview
Yespublicspace.net
Folder renaming
Yespublicspace.net
Undo changes
Yespublicspace.net

Facts

Purpose
The app batch renames files, photos, music tracks and RAW+JPEG pairs, with live preview of new names.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Rename tools
It offers sequence numbers, regular expressions, EXIF capture dates, ID3 tags, multi-step actions and names imported from spreadsheets.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Photo metadata
It can extract EXIF shooting dates and time and supports major RAW formats including JPEG, HEIC, ARW, NEF, TIFF and DNG.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Trial limit
In trial mode, the app is limited to renaming at most 10 files at a time; purchasing a license removes that limitation.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Code signing
The maker says genuine downloads are served by publicspace.net, code-signed with Frank Reiff’s Developer ID and notarized by Apple.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Payment security
The maker says payment processing is outsourced to resellers and it does not have customers’ credit card numbers.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Mac product support is available by email at [email protected]; the maker recommends including “x14” in the subject line to pass spam filters.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026
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.publicspace.net · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1996publicspace.net · 28 Sept 2026

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