Free tool for Mac
File naming convention generator
Build a naming format you can stick to, then check any file name against it. Free, no sign-up.
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Questions
Why put the date first?
Finder sorts names alphabetically. A date written year, month, day puts your files in time order.
Should I use spaces?
Spaces work on a Mac, but they turn into %20 in web addresses and need quotes in Terminal. Underscores and hyphens avoid both.
Why avoid the word “final”?
There is always one more change. A version number tells you which file is newest without a debate.
Does this rename my files?
No. It writes the rules and checks one name at a time. Nothing touches your files.
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