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v2.10.0

File Extension Filters & Cleaner Sidebar Controls

Filter processing by documents, images, or exact extensionsBrowse and drag-and-drop now respect selected file typesFunctional workspace controls moved into the sidebar
RenameClick file extension filter popover and compact sidebar controls

Extension-Based File Filtering

RenameClick now lets you choose which file types should be processed before files enter a workflow.

Use quick presets for All, Docs, or Images, or select exact extensions such as PDF, DOCX, PNG, JPG, CSV, TIFF, and more.

The same filtering model is available across Rename, AI Search, and Auto Flow so each workspace can stay focused on the files you actually want to process.

Filtered Browse, Folder Scan, and Drag & Drop

File filters are applied at intake: file picker, folder scans, drag-and-drop, and watched Auto Flow folders.

If you choose documents only, images never enter the processing queue. If you choose PNG and PDF only, every other extension is ignored before processing starts.

This makes large mixed folders easier to work with and prevents accidental processing of unrelated files.

Workspace Controls in the Sidebar

Functional controls such as auto-process, recursive scanning, rename/categorize toggles, and file type filters now live in the sidebar where they stay close to the active workspace.

The main toolbar is cleaner, with less visual noise around primary actions and search controls.

Auto Flow keeps the filter control next to its row actions, while Rename and AI Search expose their workflow controls directly in the sidebar.

Interface Polish

Extension chips are more compact and easier to scan.

Credit count and the Pro action were moved into the lower sidebar area, with cleaner tooltips and a calmer premium accent.

The file filter button now uses icon-only toolbar styling, matching the rest of the compact workspace controls.

v2.9.0

Interface Localization

Choose the app interface languageLocalized UI, onboarding, tooltips, menus, and dialogsKeep interface language separate from output language
RenameClick interface language selector and localized Russian app UI

Localized App Interface

RenameClick now supports localized interface languages across the app: onboarding, settings, provider setup, result toolbars, tooltips, modals, and native desktop chrome.

The language selector is available during onboarding and later from the account/settings menu, with changes applied immediately.

The selector is built for a growing language list, so additional locales can be added without redesigning the settings UI.

Interface Language vs Output Language

Interface language controls the app UI only.

Output language still controls generated filenames and built-in category names used for destination folders.

This means you can use the app in Russian, German, Chinese, or another supported language while still generating English filenames and English folder names when your workflow requires it.

Localization Polish

Toolbar layouts now adapt better to longer translated labels, with compact icon-first actions where space is limited.

Category preset labels, helper text, placeholders, native dialogs, menu labels, and tray actions were reviewed so the localized UI feels native instead of partially translated.

Built-in sorting presets now display category output consistently based on the selected output language.

v2.8.0

Metadata Folder Sorting & Match Folders

Sort into folders from EXIF and file metadataCreate saved multi-level folder presetsMatch new files into existing output folders

Metadata Folder Presets

Create saved folder presets from date fields, EXIF fields, and fixed text levels.

Build any folder depth you need, such as Location / Year / Month / Day or Camera / Lens / Event.

Each level can use fallbacks, so files without a specific metadata value can still land in a predictable folder.

Metadata folder preset builder with EXIF, date, and text folder levels

Match Folders

Match folders scans the selected output folder and uses its existing top-level subfolders as the available categories.

AI then chooses the best existing folder for each file. This is useful when you are continuing work inside real project folders, client folders, or archive folders that already exist.

If no folder is a reasonable match, the file stays uncategorized and is applied to the output folder root.

New sorting presets list with AI categories, metadata folders, and Match folders

Clearer Sorting Preset UI

Sorting presets are now grouped and color-coded by type: AI categories, Metadata folders, and Match folders.

Built-in presets remain view-only, while custom AI and metadata presets can be saved and reused later.

The Folder Builder preview shows the final destination path before you process files, so complex metadata structures are easier to verify.

v2.7.0

Right-Click to Rename — Finder & Explorer Integration

Rename files directly from right-click menuWorks with files, folders, and mixed selectionsAuto-launches app if not running

Rename from Finder or Explorer

Right-click any file or folder and choose Rename with RenameClick to send it straight into the app for AI-powered renaming.

Works with single files, multiple files, folders, mixed selections, and even files with unicode or spaces in their names.

Rename with RenameClick option in the Finder right-click Quick Actions menu

Smart Launch Behavior

If RenameClick is already open, files are delivered instantly and the window activates.

If the app is minimized to the tray, it opens the window and processes files automatically.

If the app is not running at all, it launches, waits for the AI model to load, then processes your selection.

Full Folder Support

When you right-click a folder, RenameClick scans it recursively for all supported file types (images and documents).

Mixed selections of files and folders work seamlessly — files are added directly, folders are scanned.

Zero Configuration

The context menu entry installs automatically on first app launch. No manual setup required.

On macOS, it appears under Quick Actions or Services in the Finder right-click menu.

On Windows, Rename with RenameClick appears directly in the File Explorer right-click menu for both files and folders. On Windows 11, look under Show more options to find it.

v2.6.0

Alibaba Cloud Support: Qwen 3.5 Flash

Alibaba Cloud provider supportQwen 3.5 Flash for images and documents
Alibaba Cloud provider settings with Qwen 3.5 Flash support in RenameClick

What's New

RenameClick now supports Alibaba Cloud as a cloud AI provider, powered by Qwen 3.5 Flash.

You can connect your Alibaba Cloud Model Studio API key and use Qwen directly inside RenameClick for fast AI-powered file renaming and categorization.

What You Can Do

Use Qwen 3.5 Flash as an alternative to OpenAI and Google AI.

Process both images and documents.

Switch to Alibaba Cloud from the existing provider selector in the app header.

Manage your Alibaba API key directly from Provider Settings.

Why It Matters

Adds more provider flexibility for cloud AI workflows.

Gives you a regional choice between Singapore and China (Beijing).

Offers competitive bundled token pricing for large file-processing workloads, so you can balance speed, cost, and regional preferences.

Pricing Visibility

Provider Settings now show bundled input/output token pricing directly in the model list for supported cloud providers, including Alibaba Cloud.

This gives you a quick cost reference before you start processing files.

How To Use

1. Open Provider Settings.

2. Select Alibaba Cloud.

3. Add your Alibaba Cloud Model Studio API key.

4. Choose Qwen 3.5 Flash.

5. Start renaming files as usual.

Important Notes

Qwen 3.5 Flash is currently supported in Singapore and China (Beijing).

US (Virginia) Model Studio keys are not currently supported for this model.

RenameClick automatically uses the correct supported region for your Alibaba key.

No Workflow Changes Required

Alibaba Cloud support fits into the same RenameClick workflow you already use.

There is no separate setup flow, no provider-specific screen, and no new processing mode to learn.

If you already use cloud providers in RenameClick, Alibaba Cloud works the same way.

v2.5.0

Auto Flow Upgrades & Settings Portability

Export/import all settings with .rclick filesIndependent settings per Auto Flow rowConcurrent processing for multiple foldersManual renaming available during Auto Flow runs

Independent Auto Flow Settings

Each automation row now has its own dedicated settings for naming format, AI instructions, output language, and categorization.

Auto Flow update with independent per-row settings and concurrent processing

Export/Import Settings

You can now export your entire configuration (custom formats, prompts, category presets etc.) to a `.rclick` file for backup or easy transfer between devices.

Export and import settings flow using .rclick configuration files

Concurrent Automation

The scheduler now supports processing multiple Auto Flow folders simultaneously.

Background Multi-tasking

Global settings are no longer locked while Auto Flow is running. You can continue manual renaming tasks with any configuration while automated workflows run in the background.

v2.4.0

AI Search — Search Files by Content

Semantic search across local foldersRecursive scan with live progress countersFree for all users
AI Search workspace for searching files by content across local folders

Search by Intent, Not Filename

Use the new AI Search workspace to find files by intent (for example: "invoice from January", "blood test", "receipt from Amazon").

Pick a folder, enter your search term, and let AI match files by content across images and documents.

Search results are read-only by default, so you can safely discover files without renaming or moving anything.

Recursive Scan + Live Progress

Choose whether to scan only the selected folder or include nested subfolders with Recursive mode.

Track progress in real time with counters for Files in folder, Processed, Matched, and Errors.

When no matches are found yet, the workspace shows a live searching state while processing continues.

Practical Result Actions

Matched files appear in a focused results list so you only review relevant items.

Per-file actions include Reveal in folder, Exclude from results, and Move to trash.

Search sessions are restored after restart, including term, selected folder, results, and progress counters.

Cross-Workspace Safety Locks

While AI Search is running, Rename processing and Auto Flow watch start are locked to prevent conflicts.

Search start is also blocked when Rename or Auto Flow is already active, with clear reason tooltips in the UI.

AI Search is free to use — no credits are required for searching. Credits are used only when applying rename/move changes in other workflows.

v2.3.0

Auto Flow — Automatic File Processing (Beta)

Automated file renaming workflowWatch folders for new filesMultiple source-destination mappings
Auto Flow interface for automatic file processing and organization

What's New

Auto Flow is a powerful new feature that automates your file renaming and organization workflow.

Set it up once, and watch as your files are automatically renamed, categorized, and moved to the right folders.

Auto Flow monitors folders you specify and automatically processes files as they appear.

Watch Mode & Auto Apply

Watch Mode — Turn on Watch to start monitoring your source folder. When new files appear, they're automatically queued for processing.

Auto Apply ON — Files are processed and moved automatically — perfect for hands-off automation.

Auto Apply OFF — Files are processed but wait for your approval before moving — gives you full control to review AI suggestions.

Multiple Rows & Full Feature Support

Create multiple source-to-destination mappings: Downloads → Documents, Screenshots → Organized Photos, Scans → Categorized Invoices.

Custom Format Patterns — Use any naming format (spaces, slug-case, EXIF-based, custom patterns).

Custom Prompts — Apply specialized AI instructions for specific document types.

Category Presets — Automatically sort files into folders based on content.

Output Language — Generate filenames in your preferred language.

Results Tracking & Undo

Processed Files — See files waiting for your approval (when Auto Apply is off).

Applied Files — Review all files that have been moved during Watch session.

Undo & Redo — Move files back to their original location or re-apply changes. Works for individual files or batch operations.

v2.0.0

File Organizer, Local AI Settings & Free Tier Changes

Sort files into folders with AIFine-tune local AI for your hardwareUnlimited free processing
File Organizer with category presets for intelligent file sorting

File Organizer (Beta)

RenameClick can now sort your files into folders based on their content.

Switch to the Organizer tab, select a category preset, drop your files — the AI analyzes each file and assigns it to the best-matching category.

Built-in presets: Documents (Invoices, Contracts, Reports) and Media Files (Photos, Screenshots, Artwork, Memes).

Create custom presets with up to 8 categories — or expand to 20 with Local AI Settings.

Local AI Settings

Fine-tune the local AI engine to match your hardware and workflow.

Context Size — Token window for AI processing (affects memory usage)

Text Trim — Max characters extracted from documents

Custom Prompt Length — Character limit for custom instructions

Max Categories — Expand from 8 to 20 categories per preset

Includes a token calculator showing estimated usage for different scenarios.

Free Tier Changes

Unlimited for free: Process files to see AI-generated names and categories, test custom instructions, tune local model settings.

Requires credits (30/month): Apply renames to files, move files to category folders.

Fully evaluate whether RenameClick fits your needs before subscribing.

v1.8.0

EXIF Metadata in Filename Patterns

EXIF metadata viewer and filename formatter with When_Where preset

Use photo metadata directly in your filenames! RenameClick now extracts EXIF data and lets you build powerful naming patterns.

Available placeholders:

• $exif{date} - Photo capture date (YYYY-MM-DD)

• $exif{camera} - Camera make and model

• $exif{city}, $exif{country}, $exif{location} - GPS location (requires location data in photo)

• $exif{iso}, $exif{aperture}, $exif{shutter} - Exposure settings

• $exif{FieldName} - Access any raw EXIF field (e.g., LensModel, Software, Artist)

Built-in preset: Use the "When_Where" format to automatically generate names like 2024-06-15_Paris_France.

View EXIF data: Hover over the camera icon on any photo to see all available metadata fields you can use.

v1.7.0

Dark Theme & CPU Compatibility

New Dark Theme interface

Dark Theme: RenameClick now has a dark mode. You can switch themes in the user menu.

v1.6.0

Custom AI Instructions for Tailored Renaming

Custom AI Instructions interface in RenameClick

Take full control over how your files are renamed with custom AI instructions.

Use cases:

• Extract dates, amounts, and vendors from invoices

• Pull metadata like project codes or client names from contracts

• Create consistent naming for receipts, reports, or any document type

How to use:

1. Click the prompt selector in the header

2. Choose "Create custom instructions"

3. Write your extraction rules and output format

Note: When using Custom Instructions, the Format and Language selectors are disabled - your custom prompt has full control.

v1.5.0

Output Language for Renamed Filenames (Beta)

Output Language dropdown for generated filenames

You can now choose the language used for generated filenames from the new Output Language dropdown in the header.

Supported output languages: English, 中文, Español, العربية, Português, Bahasa Indonesia, Français, 日本語, Русский, Deutsch.

The app sends this preference into the AI prompts so filenames are produced in your selected language, while keeping brand names/proper nouns (e.g., iPhone, YouTube) unchanged.

We also improved naming to sound more natural (not just keyword lists) and expanded character support so non-Latin filenames aren't stripped.

This feature is currently in Beta - if results look off for your language, contact support via the troubleshooting page.

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