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How to Install AI Renamer on Windows (Step-by-Step with Screenshots)

How to Install AI Renamer on Windows (Step-by-Step with Screenshots)

Renaming files manually can be boring and time consuming. AI Renamer is an AI-powered file renaming tool for Windows and macOS that works with both cloud and local AI models, helping you save time and stay organized. If you’re not familiar with it yet, check out our intro blog: What is AI Renamer?

Using macOS? Here’s the AI Renamer guide for you.

On Windows, installing AI Renamer is quick and straightforward. In this guide, we’ll walk through every step with screenshots so you can get AI Renamer running on your PC without any hassle.

Download AI Renamer for Windows

Go to the official website airenamer.app and click "Download for Windows”. AI Renamer download page for Windows

Open the Downloaded File

Your browser will show the download progress. AI Renamer download progress on Windows Once the installer is downloaded, click your “Downloads” folder and locate the file named “AI-Renamer-Setup-1.7.5”. AI Renamer setup file in Downloads folder on Windows

Launch AI Renamer

Double-click the "AI-Renamer-Setup-1.7.5" file to start the installation. AI Renamer setup file in Downloads folder on Windows

Install AI Renamer

On first launch, Windows may show a warning since it’s downloaded from the internet. Click “Run anyways” to continue. Windows SmartScreen warning for AI Renamer installation Wait for the installation to complete. AI Renamer installation progress on Windows

Sign in with Google

When you first open AI Renamer, you’ll see a Google sign-in screen. Click "Sign in with Google”. AI Renamer Google sign-in screen on Windows Simply select your account to continue. Choose Google account to sign in to AI Renamer Click “Continue” to allow AI Renamer to access your name, profile picture, and email address. This is only used for your account login. Google permissions screen for AI Renamer sign-in Once you see “You are signed in”, click “Open AI renamer” to return to the desktop app. You are signed in confirmation screen

Welcome to AI Renamer

After signing in, you’ll receive 10 free credits to start renaming files. Click "Get Started”. AI Renamer welcome screen with 10 free credits on Windows

Add Files to Rename

The main interface will appear, and your account comes with 10 free credits to get started.

Once you’re all set, check out these 10 real-world ways people use AI Renamer. AI Renamer main interface with 10 free credits on Windows Drag and drop your files or folders into the AI Renamer, or click “Select Files / Select Folder”. Drag and drop files or select folders in AI Renamer on Windows

Preview and Apply File Names

After you add files, AI Renamer will automatically generate descriptive names for them. If you’d like to adjust the results, click the refresh icon to regenerate a new name.

If renaming takes around 10 seconds or longer, it’s because the free credits use a slower AI model. For faster and higher-quality results, try using higher-quality AI models. AI Renamer preview of generated file names on Windows When you’re happy with the suggested names, click “Rename All” to instantly rename your files. AI Renamer Rename All button on Windows

Conclusion

That’s it 🎉 You’ve successfully installed and used AI Renamer on Windows. AI Renamer successfully installed on Windows From now on, instead of manually typing file names, you can let AI Renamer handle it for you. Whether you’re an designer, accountant, student, lawyer or photographer, this tool will save you hours every month.

👉 Download AI Renamer for Windows and start renaming your files with AI today.