Use case
Rename Files Based on Content
Rename files based on content instead of filenames. RenameClick reads PDFs, documents, photos, screenshots, and scans, then suggests names you review first.
- Reads the file itself: text from PDFs and documents, visual content from photos, screenshots, and scans.
- Suggested names stay editable, and nothing changes on disk until you apply the batch.
- The local provider analyzes files on your computer, so content-based renaming works offline.
Analyze unlimited files free. Applying renames or moves to disk uses credits: 30 free per month, unlimited on Pro.
Before and after examples
| Original | Suggested name |
|---|---|
scan_001.pdf | 2026-04-03_ACME_Invoice_7643.pdf |
IMG_4032.jpg | Kitchen_Faucet_Leak.jpg |
document(3).docx | Apartment_Lease_Signed.docx |
What "based on content" actually means
A filename-based tool can only shuffle the characters it already has. Content-based renaming reads what is inside the file: the text of a PDF, DOCX, or CSV, and the visible content of a photo, screenshot, or scanned page.
RenameClick extracts text from text-based documents directly and falls back to image-style analysis for scans and photos, so a receipt saved as scan_001.pdf and a whiteboard photo named IMG_4032.jpg both get names a person would choose.
- Text documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, RTF, and more.
- Images and scans: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, and more.
- Mixed folders work: each file is analyzed by what it contains.
Review before anything is renamed
Content-based suggestions are usually right, but the workflow assumes they are not always right. Every suggested name is editable, rows can be deselected, and the batch only touches disk when you apply it. Undo covers applied changes.
Make structured documents consistent
For invoices, receipts, contracts, and reports, custom instructions extract the same fields every time: document type, date, issuer, and an identifier. Combine that with format patterns to keep a whole archive consistent.
Content stays on your computer
Reading file content is exactly the step you may not want to happen in a cloud. With the Local provider, analysis runs on your Mac or PC after a one-time model download, and content-based renaming keeps working with Wi-Fi off.
FAQ
Can AI rename files based on their content?
Yes. RenameClick reads document text and image content, then suggests descriptive filenames that you review before applying.
Does it work for scanned PDFs where there is no text layer?
Yes. Scanned PDFs are analyzed like images, so the visible page content drives the suggested name.
Can I rename files based on content without uploading them?
Yes. The Local provider analyzes files on-device, so content never has to leave your computer.