Name Mangler
Elegant batch file renamerName Mangler 2.2.1 runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC- based Macs, and requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later. If you are on an earlier system, get good old File List.
Trial version: Name Mangler will work for 25 launches without limitation. After that, a registration reminder will appear upon each launch.
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The Finder is good at a lot of things, but renaming a lot of files is not one of them. Automator can help, but it can be a bit intimidating to use. Enter Name Mangler, which makes short work of all your file renaming tasks.
Batch renaming simplifiedIf you need to rename several files at once, Name Mangler makes this tedious task a piece of cake. Name Mangler supports all common renaming tasks:
Select the rename function you'd like to use from a pop-up menu, then customize as you wish. |
Simple and intuitive interfaceName Mangler's interface has been designed to satisfy both casual users, as well as those who seemingly make a career out of renaming files and folders.
Because renaming bunches of files can be a scary proposition, Name Mangler always shows you exactly what will happen before it happens. Nothing is permanent until you tell Name Mangler to perform the operation. |
Image and file previewsNew! When you're trying to rename a batch of files, it's good to make sure you've got the right set of files selected. Name Mangler's support for two different ways of examining your selected files makes that easy.
Click on or hover over (settable in Preferences) a file's icon, and you'll see a larger preview of the file. From that point, click the mouse to see the standard Mac OS X Quick Look window for the file. |
Delightful dropletsName Mangler is more than just one versatile renaming utility—it's an infinite number of task-specific renaming tools, thanks to Droplets. Name Mangler's Droplets make it ridiculously easy to save a renaming operation, and then use it repeatedly for different tasks.
Just grab a group of files in the Finder, and drop them on the droplet you'd like to use. What could be simpler? |
Advanced batch renamingIn Name Mangler's Advanced mode, you can combine all of the basic methods listed at left.
An easy-to-understand query language makes writing even complex queries a snap. The language includes things such as conditional statements and nested counters. If you need more information on using Advanced mode, be sure to see the program's help, where it's covered in some detail. |
Other nicetiesName Mangler has a number of other features that make it pleasant and easy to use:
If you've been struggling with file renaming by hand, or by using Automator, give Name Mangler a try—we think you'll find it the perfect tool for the task. |
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