Rename photos from EXIF

Camera dumps named IMG_0001.jpg are hard to browse. Magic File Renamer renames from EXIF (date, make/model, and more) and can add a nearby place via GeoNames reverse geocoding when GPS is in the file. Image/EXIF data is read-only — MFR does not write EXIF. GeoNames needs a network connection (and a username in Options when you leave the built-in default). Formats include JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, HEIF/HEIC, and related rasters MFR reads.

How to do it

  1. Add pictures in the File List (folders, recursive scan, or Explorer Rename with MFR 8).
  2. Build a Filter Chain with Formatter using EXIF tokens (for example date, make, model) and optional GeoNames tokens such as <geo-place>.
  3. Review the Rename List: flip before/after, fix predicted errors, then GO.
  4. Optional: save the chain as a preset for the next vacation folder.

In the app

  • Screenshot: renaming pictures from nearby place and EXIF camera

    Screenshot: renaming pictures from nearby place and EXIF camera

Related Help

FAQ

Can Magic File Renamer rename photos from EXIF?
Yes. Formatter tokens read image properties and EXIF (date, camera make/model, and more) for naming. Preview proposed names before GO.
Does MFR write or edit EXIF tags?
No. Image properties and EXIF are read-only for renaming. Only audio tags have a write / Apply path in MFR 8.
What is GeoNames used for?
When a photo has GPS in EXIF, GeoNames reverse-geocodes nearby country, region, and place names for tokens like <geo-place>. That lookup needs network access.
Which image formats are supported?
JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, HEIF/HEIC, and related formats MFR reads for image/EXIF tokens. See Help for the full list.

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