nameglow

NAMEGLOW UPDATES

Small improvements.
A smoother batch.

The current release runs on macOS 13 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel. All version 1 updates are included with Pro.

Version 1.2.1

September 27, 2026

  • A slimmer toolbar and less padding above the workspace.
  • Removed the extra title and subtitle so the file preview and settings have more vertical room.
  • The window stays the same size, with the tutorial and batch controls still within reach.

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Version 1.2.0

September 27, 2026

  • A short first-launch tutorial with safe sample names, a live naming preview, rename confirmation and an undo practice step.
  • Try naming rules or spreadsheet matching before working with your own files.
  • Skip anytime and replay from Quick tutorial in the sidebar or Help → Quick Tutorial.
  • Practice stays separate from your files, current batch and last-batch undo history.

Read the tutorial walkthrough.

Version 1.1.1

September 27, 2026

  • A more compact workspace: smaller default window, tighter spacing and a slimmer recipe sidebar.
  • Rebuilt right panels with fixed headers and safety controls. Rules and guidance scroll inside the card.
  • Save Recipe and Windows checks stay visible. Detailed Windows-check help opens on demand.
  • Expandable spreadsheet instructions keep the everyday workflow clear.
  • Choose View → Compact Window (Option–Command–0) to resize a remembered window.

Version 1.1.0

September 27, 2026

  • Spreadsheet mode: paste two columns or import UTF-8 CSV/TSV. Match original filenames independently of row order.
  • Actionable errors for missing files, unknown rows, duplicate mappings and extension changes.
  • Optional Windows filename checks in both Rules and Spreadsheet modes.
  • Export an HTML preview or a receipt for the latest completed rename, including after relaunch.
  • All new capabilities work in the free 10-file tier. Existing Pro licenses include this update.

Try the spreadsheet walkthrough or compare Mac renaming apps.

How to update

Finish any running batch, quit Nameglow, open the new disk image, and drag Nameglow into Applications to replace your previous copy. Your saved recipes, license and last-batch undo record remain on your Mac. Nameglow does not install updates automatically.

Version 1.0.1

September 27, 2026

Scrollable saved recipes, reliable recipe selection, readable conflict explanations, accessible controls, keyboard shortcuts and direct guide access.

Version 1.0.0

September 27, 2026

Initial release: combined naming rules, live before-and-after previews, reusable recipes, conflict checks and undo after relaunch. Free for 10 files per batch; Pro supports up to 5,000.

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