MetaRename
Productivity & Mac Utilities · macOS (CLI/GUI) · Free (Homebrew/OSS)
About MetaRename
MetaRename is a Mac batch file renaming tool that specializes in using embedded metadata—such as ID3 tags for audio files and EXIF data for photos—to automatically construct meaningful, structured filenames. It supports both simple operations (prefix/suffix, text replacement, sequential numbering) and advanced patterns using regular expressions, with a live preview before any changes are applied. Entire folders can be processed in a single pass, making it particularly useful for photographers and media archivists. Alternatives: MetaRename is a Mac batch file renaming tool that specializes in using embedded metadata—such as ID3 tags for audio files and EXIF data for photos—to automatically construct meaningful, structured filenames. It supports both simple operations (prefix/suffix, text replacement, sequential numbering) and advanced patterns using regular expressions, with a live preview before any changes are applied. Entire folders can be processed in a single pass, making it particularly useful for photographers and media archivists.
12-Dimension Score
| Budget Impact | 5.0 | free — zero cost |
| Deal Economics | 5.0 | free — best possible economics |
| Personal Workflow Fit | 4.5 | macOS native; locally installed |
| Risk Assessment | 4.0 | established distribution channel |
| Product DNA | 3.5 | detailed description (1053 chars) |
| Competitor Landscape | 3.0 | 5 alternatives — competitive market |
| Innovation Potential | 3.0 | standard feature set |
| Build vs Buy | 3.0 | moderate complexity |
| Integration Potential | 2.0 | no documented API or integrations |
| AI/Automation Synergy | 2.0 | no AI/automation features |
| Consolidation Value | 1.5 | 98 tools already owned — adds fragmentation |
| Unique Value | 1.0 | extreme saturation — 98 owned tools in category |
Details
| Platform | macOS (CLI/GUI) |
| Cost Model | Free (Homebrew/OSS) |
| Source | BR/INS/BH |
| Status | Retired → Renamer (Setapp) |