Which local models work?

Any model you run in Ollama or LM Studio. To rename images the model must support vision, like llava, which also handles PDFs and text.

Do I need an internet connection?

Not for renaming with Ollama or LM Studio. You need to be online to sign in and to buy the one time $19 Local Model Package.

Can I use OpenAI or OpenRouter instead?

Yes. Local mode also supports OpenAI, Google AI Studio, OpenRouter and any OpenAI compatible endpoint with your own API key. Those send the file to that provider, so they are not offline.

How do I know my setup works?

Press Test Connection in Settings. It checks that Ollama or LM Studio is running and has the model you typed.

How does AI Renamer work?

It reads each file you give it. Images go to a vision model that looks at the picture, PDFs and text files are read for what they say, and the AI writes a short, clear name for each one. You check the list and press Rename All.

What file types are supported?

Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, WEBP), PDFs (scanned ones too, they are read as images) and about 80 kinds of text and code files, like TXT, MD, CSV, JSON, HTML, JS and PY. HEIC, RAW, Word and Excel files are not supported yet.

Can I preview the suggested names before applying them?

Yes. Every new name shows in a list first and nothing is renamed on disk until you press Rename All. You can ask for another name or remove a file from the list.

Can I rename multiple files at once?

Yes. Drop as many files as you like, or a whole folder, and rename them all at once. In cloud mode each file uses one credit.

Rename files offline with local AI

Rename files offline with a model on your computer.

Run AI Renamer with Ollama or LM Studio and every file is read by a model on your own computer. No upload, no internet, no credits and no size limit.

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10 free credits when you sign up. No card needed.

AI RenamerFileEditViewWindowHelp

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IMG_2231.jpggolden-retriever-on-beach.jpg

pdf

Scan_0098.pdfpassport-renewal-form.pdf

pdf

document (5).pdfblood-test-results-clinic.pdf

txt

notes.txtnew-year-goals-journal-entry.txt

AI Renamer

Credits: 36

Drag and drop your files or folders here

Text files, images, and documents are supported

Select FilesSelect Folder

AI Renamer

Credits: 32

IMG_2231.jpg

3.52 MB(1.10s)

golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg

Scan_0098.pdf

2.04 MB(2.90s)

passport-renewal-form.pdf

document (5).pdf

1.55 MB(2.80s)

blood-test-results-clinic.pdf

notes.txt

2.82 KB(2.70s)

new-year-goals-journal-entry.txt

AI Renamer

Credits: 36

Drag and drop your files or folders here

Text files, images, and documents are supported

Select FilesSelect Folder

AI Renamer

Credits: 32

IMG_2231.jpg

3.52 MB(1.10s)

golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg

Scan_0098.pdf

2.04 MB(2.90s)

passport-renewal-form.pdf

document (5).pdf

1.55 MB(2.80s)

blood-test-results-clinic.pdf

notes.txt

2.82 KB(2.70s)

new-year-goals-journal-entry.txt

Before and after

Real files, real names.

Six files the way they arrive, and the names AI Renamer gives them with these settings.

The settings

Case style: Kebab case (two-words)
Max. characters: 40
Output language: English
Rename based on: File content and name

Custom instructions

Keep names short. Use plain English words only.

IMG_2231.jpg
golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg
pdfScan_0098.pdf
passport-renewal-form.pdf
pdfdocument (5).pdf
blood-test-results-clinic.pdf
txtnotes.txt
new-year-goals-journal-entry.txt
csvpayroll.csv
staff-payroll-october.csv
DSC_4410.jpg
family-dinner-on-terrace.jpg

Local mode

Your model, your machine.

Uploading private files just to rename them feels wrong.

Pick Local in Settings, choose Ollama or LM Studio and a model like llava. Files are read on your computer and never uploaded.

Ollama and LM Studio
Works with no internet
Test Connection checks setup

AI Renamer

Settings

AIOutputWatchGeneral

AI Configuration

ProcessingLocal

Files are processed privately on your computer.

ProviderOllama

Model

llava:13b

Test Connection

Checks that Ollama is running and has this model.

Ollama is running and llava:13b is ready.

No limits

No credits, no size cap.

Large PDFs and big batches add up in cloud mode.

Local mode has no file size limit and no cost per file. Rename as many files as you like for a one time $19.

Unlimited renames
No file size limit
One time $19

AI Renamer

Credits: 42

IMG_2231.jpg

3.52 MB(1.10s)

golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg

Scan_0098.pdf

2.04 MB(2.90s)

passport-renewal-form.pdf

document (5).pdf

1.55 MB(2.80s)

blood-test-results-clinic.pdf

notes.txt

2.82 KB(2.70s)

new-year-goals-journal-entry.txt

Same settings

Every option still works.

Offline tools usually mean fewer features.

Case styles, max length, output language and custom instructions all work the same with a local model. For photos the EXIF data is sent to the model too.

12 case styles
Custom instructions
EXIF data for photos

AI Renamer

Settings

Credits: 42

AIOutputWatchGeneral

Output Settings

Case styleKebab case (two-words)

Output languageEnglish

Max. number of characters

Rename based onFile content and name

Custom instructions

Keep names short. Use plain English words only.

How it works

Three steps. About a minute.

No rules to write and no patterns to learn. AI Renamer reads the files and you decide what to keep.

AI Renamer
AI Renamer
Credits: 42
Drag and drop your files or folders here
Text files, images, and documents are supported
Select FilesSelect Folder
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Drop files or a folder
Drag them onto the window, or pick them with Select Files and Select Folder. Images, PDFs and text files all work.
AI Renamer
AI Renamer
Credits: 42
IMG_2231.jpg
3.52 MB(1.10s)
golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg
Scan_0098.pdf
2.04 MB(2.90s)
passport-renewal-form.pdf
document (5).pdf
1.55 MB
notes.txt
2.82 KB
Start OverRename All
2
AI reads every file
Each file is read for what it shows or says and gets a new name in a few seconds, written the way you set it up.
AI Renamer
AI Renamer
Credits: 42
IMG_2231.jpg
3.52 MB(1.10s)
golden-retriever-on-beach.jpg
Scan_0098.pdf
2.04 MB(2.90s)
passport-renewal-form.pdf
document (5).pdf
1.55 MB(2.80s)
blood-test-results-clinic.pdf
notes.txt
2.82 KB(2.70s)
new-year-goals-journal-entry.txt
Start OverRename All
3
Check, then rename all
Nothing changes on disk until you press Rename All. Not happy with one name? Ask for another.