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MetaRename vs ExifRenamer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MetaRename

5.0
Productivity

Bulk file renamer with meta tag support

ExifRenamer

7.0
Media & Design

Tool to rename digital photos, movie- and audio-clips

Metric MetaRename ExifRenamer
Category Productivity Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 2 14
90-day Installs 5 47
365-day Installs 17 234
Version 1.0.10 2.4.0,15
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3 5
GitHub Forks - 1
Open Issues - -
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Shell Python
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 2y ago
First Seen Apr 22, 2024 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MetaRename

MetaRename is a bulk file renamer that supports metadata tags, making it ideal for organizing media files. Its unique feature is the ability to rename files based on their embedded metadata, benefiting users with large collections of photos or videos.

Renames multiple files using their metadata tags.

Pros

  • + Efficient bulk renaming
  • + Metadata tag support for organized naming
  • + MacOS-specific features

Cons

  • - No recent updates or development
  • - Limited community support

ExifRenamer

ExifRenamer is a tool for renaming digital photos, movies, and audio clips based on their EXIF data. It allows users to batch rename files using metadata like dates and locations, making it ideal for organizing media collections.

ExifRenamer renames files using their EXIF metadata, such as dates and locations, to organize media collections efficiently.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Supports batch renaming of photos, movies, and audio files
  • + Extracts and uses metadata such as dates and locations for renaming

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community adoption and support