Can I rename a file in iPhoto '08?

I have a few pictures that have to be specified as to what the picture is of and I do not know how to rename the actual file. Can this even be done? Please help.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. You may edit the title in iPhoto to what you want the new file name to be and then export that file via the File->Export->File Export menu with the option selected to use the Title as the new file name.
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Real easy. I just need to rename a file from this:
A2Capital.jpg
to this:
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I do this in Windows and of course every OS I have used since the 1990s at least. Why can't this be done in OS X 10.4.9?
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A third method is to use "System Exec" vi and use the ubiquitos Rename Command.
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Good Luck
Mache
Good Luck!
Mache
Attachments:
rename.vi ‏21 KB

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