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 after its model download.
Suggested names stay editable. Nothing changes on disk until you apply the selected rows.
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 uses visual analysis for scans and photos, so it can suggest names for scan_001.pdf or IMG_4032.jpg that describe the recognized content.
- 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 still need review. 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 can request fields such as document type, date, issuer, and an identifier. Check the suggestions, then combine approved output with format patterns.
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.