ExifRenamer

Free plan Mac

What ExifRenamer is

ExifRenamer is a macOS app for renaming digital photos, movie clips, and audio clips from the date and time information embedded in their files. Its suggested YYYY-MM-DD_hh-mm-ss format sorts filenames chronologically in Finder. You can drop photos onto the app icon or configure it as an automatic task in Apple Image Capture. A preview lets you review names, and controls include customizable naming styles, prefixes and suffixes, time-difference correction, and sequence counters. The app can create a destination folder and move renamed files into it; renamed files can also be forwarded to other applications. Listed formats include JPEG, TIFF, MOV, MP4, M4V, AVI, AIFF, AIF, WAV, MRW, NEF, CRW, CR2, and THM. The maker names Casio, Olympus, and Canon among the supported camera vendors. ExifRenamer changes filenames without altering file contents. Some cameras may not store the required Exif date and time in a supported format, so the app may not be able to extract that information. The app is free, with donations optional.

Who it suits

ExifRenamer suits macOS users who want photo, video, or audio filenames based on embedded date and time details. It is useful for people who want to process files by dropping photos onto the app or using Apple Image Capture.

What it does well

Free to use, with donations optional.
Previews names and offers customizable rename controls.
Can organize renamed files in a destination folder.
Supports listed photo, video, and audio formats.
Changes filenames without altering file contents.

What to know first

Available only for macOS.
Some cameras may not provide extractable date and time information.
The maker disclaims responsibility for damage caused by use.

Limits

The app may be unable to extract dates when a camera does not store the required Exif information in a supported file format.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
ExifRenamer	macOS app · donation optional	Free

As qdev.de lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the ExifRenamer website.
Use a macOS system; the maker says current versions are fully compatible with macOS Sequoia.
Drop photos onto the program icon or configure ExifRenamer as an automatic task in Apple Image Capture.
Preview and adjust naming styles, prefixes, suffixes, time correction, or sequence counters before renaming.

Verdict

Choose ExifRenamer if you use macOS and want date-based filenames with preview and batch handling options. Look elsewhere if you need a tool for another platform or your files lack date and time information the app can extract.

Questions

How much does ExifRenamer cost?

The ExifRenamer plan is free. Donations are optional.

Which platform does it run on?

ExifRenamer is a macOS app. The maker says current versions are fully compatible with macOS Sequoia.

What kinds of files can it rename?

Listed formats include JPEG, TIFF, MOV, MP4, M4V, AVI, AIFF, AIF, WAV, MRW, NEF, CRW, CR2, and THM.

Does ExifRenamer change file contents?

No. The maker says the app changes only the filename.

How can I process files?

You can drop photos onto the program icon or set it as an automatic task in Apple Image Capture.

Can it always read a file's date and time?

No. Some cameras may not store the required Exif date and time information in supported formats.

Facts from ExifRenamer's own pages

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, 10 Oct 2026
Camera compatibility: The maker says it supports many camera vendors, including Casio, Olympus, and Canon. · qdev.de, 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, 10 Oct 2026
File handling: The maker states that ExifRenamer does not alter file contents and changes only the filename. · qdev.de, 10 Oct 2026
File organization: It can automatically create a destination folder and move renamed files into it. · qdev.de, 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, 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, 10 Oct 2026
Integration: Renamed files can be forwarded to other applications. · qdev.de, 10 Oct 2026
Price: The maker invites users to send a donation if they like the program. · qdev.de, 10 Oct 2026
Purpose: ExifRenamer renames digital photos, movie clips, and audio clips using embedded date and time information. · qdev.de, 10 Oct 2026
Rename controls: It offers file preview, customizable naming styles, prefixes and suffixes, time difference correction, and sequence counters. · qdev.de, 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, 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, 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, 10 Oct 2026

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