Use tag data to formulate new file name for selected tracks' files

This script will rename the files of the selected tracks (or the files of the tracks in the selected playlist) with a filename pattern that is formulated using the tracks' tag data. Optionally, export a copy of the files to a chosen location and rename the files in that location.

For OS 10.7 or later. Previous PPC-era version available by direct download link in the "Info" section below.

    Latest version:
  • Fixes unusual double-escaping issue
  • Fixes issue whereby closing Preview Window does not re-enable Preview button
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements
    Info:
  • short url: http://dougscripts.com/074
  • category: Managing Files
  • build type: Cocoa-AppleScript
  • Gatekeeper Security: Authorized Developer ID
  • latest version posted: April 17, 2013
  • latest version downloads: 633 | total downloads: 14888
  • download size: 619.2K
  • Previous universal version: direct download
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File Renamer screenshot

The main window and Preview window. Clicking the "?" button displays a Help window listing available track properties that can be used.

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