AI Renamer

AI Renamer solves a genuinely annoying problem: naming files. If you're tired of manually renaming screenshots, PDFs, or property photos, this tool is a solid choice. The local mode is a standout for privacy-conscious users—$19 one-time gets you unlimited offline renaming with Ollama or LM Studio, and no data ever leaves your machine. Cloud mode is convenient for those without GPU setups, but at $10 for 200 credits (1 credit per rename), costs can add up if you're renaming thousands of files. Batch processing works smoothly with drag-and-drop, and the preview before renaming prevents disasters. We appreciate the custom instructions feature, which lets you enforce naming patterns (e.g., 'use format: YYYY-MM-DD_description'). However, the lack of web or mobile access is a hard limitation—if you need to rename files on the go, look elsewhere. Integration with AI providers is decent (Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI, Google AI Studio, Groq, OpenRouter), but there's no API for automation. The app is also macOS and Windows only, leaving Linux users out. Compared to free alternatives like PowerRename (Windows) or Bulk Rename Utility, AI Renamer adds content-aware intelligence but charges for it. For users who value context-aware naming without manual effort, it's worth the price. Where it bites: the 10MB file size limit in cloud mode, and the fact that cloud credits don't expire but could be used faster than expected. Overall, AI Renamer is a niche but effective tool best suited for individuals dealing with messy file collections daily.