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ExifRenamer
What it is
ExifRenamer is a free macOS app that renames digital photos, movie clips, and audio clips from embedded date and time information. Its suggested YYYY-MM-DD_hh-mm-ss format gives files chronological names in Finder. Users can drag files onto the app icon or configure it as an automatic task in Apple Image Capture. A preview lets users review names before applying customizable styles, prefixes, suffixes, time corrections, and sequence counters. ExifRenamer can create a destination folder, move renamed files there, and forward the files to other applications. Listed formats include JPEG, TIFF, MOV, MP4, M4V, AVI, AIFF, AIF, WAV, MRW, NEF, CRW, CR2, and THM. The maker lists support for camera vendors including Casio, Olympus, and Canon. The app changes filenames without changing file contents. Some cameras may not store the needed Exif date and time in supported formats, preventing extraction. The listed version is 2.4.0 (15), with current versions described as compatible with macOS Sequoia.
For and against
For
- Free macOS application
- Chronological filename format option
- Preview and customizable rename controls
- Batch drag-and-drop workflow
- Moves files into destination folders
Against
- macOS only
- Requires embedded date and time metadata
- Some camera formats may not provide usable metadata
- Used at the user's own risk
The verdict
ExifRenamer provides focused, metadata-based renaming with previews, batch handling, and Finder-friendly chronological names. It is free with optional donations, but its results depend on available Exif date and time data and it supports macOS only.
Who it suits
ExifRenamer suits Mac users who want metadata-based batch renaming for photos, videos, and audio files. It is useful when chronological Finder names and Image Capture automation are helpful.
Plans and prices
ExifRenamer
macOS app · donation optional
Read 10 Oct 2026 · qdev.de
On the record
- Batch workflow
- Users can drag and drop photos onto the program icon or set it as an automatic task in Apple Image Capture.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Camera compatibility
- The maker says it supports many camera vendors, including Casio, Olympus, and Canon.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Chronological names
- Its suggested filename format is YYYY-MM-DD_hh-mm-ss, which lets files sort chronologically by name in Finder.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- File handling
- The maker states that ExifRenamer does not alter file contents and changes only the filename.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- File organization
- It can automatically create a destination folder and move renamed files into it.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Format limitation
- Some cameras may not store the required Exif date and time information in supported file formats, so the app may be unable to extract it.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Supported formats listed include JPEG, TIFF, MOV, MP4, M4V, AVI, AIFF, AIF, WAV, MRW, NEF, CRW, CR2, and THM.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Renamed files can be forwarded to other applications.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Price
- The maker invites users to send a donation if they like the program.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ExifRenamer renames digital photos, movie clips, and audio clips using embedded date and time information.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Rename controls
- It offers file preview, customizable naming styles, prefixes and suffixes, time difference correction, and sequence counters.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Risk notice
- The maker says the program is used at the user's own risk and disclaims responsibility for damage caused directly or indirectly.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says they are willing to analyze file formats the app has trouble with if users provide one or more test files.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
- Version and compatibility
- The page lists version 2.4.0 (15) and says current versions are fully compatible with macOS Sequoia.qdev.de · read 10 Oct 2026
