rename all files inside folders

[popester]

hi all, can anyone tell me how to rename all files inside a file.

[ElDiabloConCaca]

"files inside a file?"

You mean... "files inside a folder?" You can click on each one and rename them individually.

If you'd like to batch-rename them, you can use A Better Finder Rename:

http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/

Or, if you prefer cheap/free, use an Automator action:

http://www.automatorworld.com/archives/batch-rename/

[cekim]

I do a lot of file renaming -- have you tried Renamer4Mac to batch rename your files?

[MrLatte23]

Try the pre-installed "Apple Script Utility". It's located in your Applications > AppleScript Folder. If you find yourself using it a lot, you can tell it to "Show Script Menu in Menu Bar" also. There are a few pre-made "Finder Scripts" for renaming in the Finder Scripts folder. They give you the options for find & replace as well as prefix or suffix.

Does the trick for my simple renaming needs, but I'm not sure just how many options you may need.