Just select the file and hit Return to edit its name, or right-click and select Get Info to call up a menu from which the name can be changed.īut when you’re trying to rename multiple files, things get tricky. Renaming a single file in macOS isn’t difficult. Whether you’re cleaning up a bunch of generic file names or re-organizing your folders, renaming a lot of files at the same time is often a necessity that can save you hours, especially when you’ve planned something grand, like a monotonous revamp of your photo library, for example.
