Better Rename 9
Better Rename 9 is a batch file-renaming utility for macOS that helps users rename multiple files at once using search-and-replace rules, regular expressions, case conversion, numbering sequences, and other pattern-based transformations. It is widely used by photographers, archivists, media professionals and anyone managing large collections of files that need consistent naming conventions. The app provides a preview window so users can check their renaming rules before applying them, and supports complex operations like adding prefixes, suffixes, changing file extensions and extracting text from metadata.
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1 suggestionBetter Rename 9 is currently Intel-only (x86-64 architecture, version 9.52) with no reported native Apple Silicon build. The app is actively available on the Mac App Store, but there is no indication from the developer or the search results that a native build is planned. Given that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028), you should begin exploring alternatives now so you are not caught without a working solution. For batch renaming, consider these native Apple Silicon options: A Better Finder Rename is still maintained and ships a native build; Renamer Pro offers similar regex-based renaming and runs natively on M-series Macs; or if you prefer a free, lightweight option, the command-line tool `rename` (available via Homebrew) handles many common tasks. Contact the Better Rename 9 developer to ask about native Apple Silicon support — if they commit to releasing a native version before September 2028, you could wait; otherwise, plan to switch to one of the alternatives listed above.
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