Rename Modes

NameQuick proposes a name for every file the same way, whether it comes from Smart Rename or a Template. Rename modes control what happens next: the name is either applied right away, or held for your review.

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Rename automatically#

NameQuick applies each proposed name as soon as it is generated. Nothing waits for confirmation.

Use this when you trust the output and want speed:

• Watch folders that should stay hands-free
• A template or prompt you have already validated
• Large batches where reviewing every name is impractical

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Review before renaming#

NameQuick proposes names and waits. No file is renamed until you decide. For each suggestion you can:

• Approve it as proposed
• Edit the name inline before it is applied
• Reject it and leave the file untouched
• Retry to generate a different suggestion
• Apply selected to rename only the files you picked, or apply all at once

Use this when accuracy matters more than speed:

• First runs with a new template or prompt
• Sensitive, legal, or one-off documents
• Mixed batches where some files need a different name

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Choosing a mode#

Switch modes from the main toolbar More menu under Manual renames, or set a default under Settings -> Processing -> Manual renames. This applies to renames you start yourself, from the file list, drag and drop, Quick Process, or the Finder shortcut. Watch Folders keep renaming automatically when Watch is on, so on-demand batches can stay in review while automation runs.

Every rename is reversible, so review mode is about confidence and accuracy, not safety. If a name turns out wrong later, you can undo it from History.