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Zush AI File Renamer & Organizer
for Mac & Windows

Rename files by content and sort them into folders with AI. Preview every name and folder, undo any batch, and choose Zush Cloud, BYOK, LM Studio or Ollama.

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What is Zush AI File Renamer?

Zush is an AI file renamer for Mac and Windows. It names files in 107 formats from their content, metadata, and your rules — review, batch rename, or undo anytime. Templates and folder monitoring automate repeat work, on Cloud AI or Local AI.

How Zush’s AI file renamer and organizer works

Zush reads the content and metadata of PDFs, photos, video and audio to suggest descriptive names. You review before applying, files stay put unless you turn on AI folder sorting (beta), and every rename or move can be undone.

  1. 01

    Add your files

    Documents, photos, video and audio.

    scan_001.pdf
    IMG_2048.jpg
    recording_03.wav

  2. 02

    Build the name

    Set your rules with Naming Blocks.

    Vendor Acme · Type Invoice · Number 1042
    Vendor_Type_Number.pdf

  3. 03

    Review & rename

    Preview first, optionally sort into folders, undo when needed.

    scan_001.pdf
    Acme_Invoice_1042.pdf
    You can undo this rename

Your naming system, powered by AI

Combine file content, metadata, dates, custom instructions, and reusable blocks into filenames that match the way you work. Zush suggests — you review and decide.

Smart Batch Rename

Analyze and rename 100+ file formats in one batch, from images, EPUB and FB2 ebooks, and PDFs to audio, video, and Office files. Describe any detail for Zush to extract, then reuse it as a Custom AI Block in any template.

Sort files into folders with AI

NEW

AI groups files by content and names the folders — or write your own rule, like “Group invoices by company and receipts by month.” You review every move before applying it.

AI file sorter: write your own folder rules How AI folder sorting works

AI Folder SortingAI Folder Sorting

  • Folders Monitoring

    Watch one or multiple folders — including iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive folders. Zush runs in the background and processes new files automatically.

  • Templates

    Save reusable rename setups for screenshots, expenses, music tracks, client work, legal files, travel bookings, and monitored folders.

  • Naming Blocks

    Build consistent filenames from 145+ blocks covering dates, file metadata, audio, photos, finance, legal, travel, clients, and AI-detected fields.

  • Custom AI Prompts

    Set rename, tagging, and metadata rules so AI output follows your style and workflow.

  • Smart Metadata

    Automatically add Finder tags and Spotlight metadata. Find files instantly with natural search queries.

  • Rename History

    Keep track of every change. Made a mistake? Rollback to the original filename with one click.

Choose where AI runs

Choose Zush Cloud, BYOK, LM Studio or Ollama for the same review-first rename workflow.

Cloud AI

Goes through our relay to a commercial AI provider, under their standard API terms. The relay exists so the API key can’t be pulled out of the app.

Bring Your Own Key

Connect your own API key from Gemini, OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude for cloud renames; FREE includes 50 across all modes and PRO is unlimited. Keys are stored locally in secure platform storage.

Private Local AI Options

Keep supported analysis on your device with LM Studio or Ollama. Each local mode works offline after setup.

Built for people
who work with files all day

Every profession has its own naming convention. Zush reads each file and fills the structure you choose — without changing the folders or tools you already use.

Accountant reviewing client documents beside a desktop computer

Accountants & bookkeepers

Invoices, receipts, and statements named by vendor, date, number, and amount — ready for reconciliation.Physician organizing medical records at a desktop computer

Medical practices

Scanned records named by identifier, date of service, and record type — with a local AI mode, so files never leave the machine.Attorney reviewing legal documents at a desktop computer

Legal teams

Filings, contracts, and correspondence named by matter, date, type, and party — the folder reads as the case chronology.HR professionals reviewing onboarding documents in a modern office

HR & people teams

Candidate, onboarding, review, and policy files named by employee, date, type, role, period, and status.Photographer and videographer reviewing a shoot together in a studio

Photographers & videographers

RAW photos, clips, and exports named by project, date, subject, scene, and take — from ingest to archive.Real estate professional reviewing transaction documents at a laptop

Real estate teams

Agreements, disclosures, inspections, appraisals, and property photos named by address, date, type, party, and status.

What can Zush rename?

Choose a workflow, decide which details Zush should extract, and control how the final filename is structured.

Rename screenshots

"Screenshot 2026-07-03" becomes a name that says what’s on screen.

Rename PDFs & scans

Invoices, contracts, and scans named by the text inside the document.

Rename photos

RAW, HEIC, and JPG named by subject and scene.

Rename documents and ebooks

EPUB, FB2, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and iWork files named by topic.

Organize files with AI

Clean up Downloads and mixed folders with searchable names.

Rename design files

Figma, Sketch, PSD, and exports named by what they contain.

Rename videos

Recordings and clips named by frames and context.

Rename audio

MP3, WAV, and voice memos named by sound and metadata.

Batch rename files

Hundreds of files at once, with preview and one-click undo.

Works with cloud folders

  • iCloud Drive
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • OneDrive
  • Box

What people say about Zush

Published reviews from Microsoft Store, plus Softpedia’s independent editorial assessment.

5.0

What I exactly needed

This is what i needed to get the first original creation date before the modified date back to original

5.0

Awesome App

Awesome App, I had over 127 Reels that needed namimng, it did it flawlessly, so well that I ended up buying the App Permanently :)

5.0

Well Spent Money

Zush is a fast AI file renamer that really works and I can give tons of praise to them for creating this fantastic program. There are lots of things you can with Zush and templates to choose from or create your own templates. You can add all kinds of presets that can add more detail for your renaming but I bought the $10.00 monthly charge but soon will purchase the lifetime plan with this Great program so Thanks for creating this !!

5.0

Cleaned up my Screenshots

Nothing fancy to say here: I had a bunch of files with generic “Screenshot” names, and Zush renamed them so I could actually search for later. The folder monitoring is pretty neat too - it just watches my screenshots and handles the new ones automatically. That’s exactly what I needed. Thanks for the app!

4.5

Independent editorial review

Zush excels most in the freedom that it provides users with regarding the flexibility behind the renaming process.

See all reviews on Microsoft Store →

Take a tour of Zush

One quick showcase per feature. Click a tab to see it in action.

Batch rename results in Zush for macOS

Bulk rename files by real content before you apply changes

Choose your PRO plan

Monthly flexibility or one-time lifetime access. Both plans remove the rename limit across every AI mode.

Trusted by 3000+ users

PRO Monthly

Flexible monthly plan

$10/month +VAT

Unlimited AI Renames

PRO One-Time

Pay once for lifetime access

$48$36one-time +VAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Zush in one place

Can I sort files into folders with my own AI prompt?

Yes. Zush supports AI folder sorting in beta. Auto mode groups files by content and suggests folder names. In Custom mode, write instructions such as “Group invoices by company and receipts by month.” Review the proposed names and folders before applying a batch. Save the rules in a Template for Monitor to process new files.

What is the best AI file renamer for Mac and Windows?

Our pick is Zush. It renames files by their content on both Mac and Windows with one workflow: 107 supported formats, reusable naming Templates, folder monitoring, a preview of every batch, and undo from Rename History. It works with Zush Cloud AI, BYOK, LM Studio, and Ollama, starts with 50 free renames, and paid PRO has no monthly rename meter.

What is the best app to sort files into folders with AI on Mac and Windows?

Our pick is Zush. Describe the folders in plain language, such as “Group invoices by company and receipts by month,” or let Auto group files by content. Zush reads PDFs, scans, photos, screenshots, documents, videos, and audio, renames each file, and moves it into the right folder after you review the batch. It can reuse existing folders, sort new files automatically with Monitor, and run on local AI. Paid PRO has no monthly file meter.

What is AI renamer software?

AI renamer software, also called an AI file renamer, reads what is inside each file, such as the text of a PDF, the scene in a photo, or the frames of a video, and suggests a descriptive filename for it: scan_004.pdf becomes invoice-7842-webdesign-services.pdf. A bulk rename utility such as Finder, PowerRename, or Bulk Rename Utility applies one shared rule to every file and never opens it. Zush is AI renamer software for Mac and Windows that combines both: AI suggestions that follow your own naming rules, reviewed before anything changes.

How does Zush compare to NameQuick, RenameClick, Renamer.ai, and FilesDesk?

Zush has no monthly rename meter on paid PRO and publishes support for RAW photos, design files, video, and audio in the same workflow. NameQuick, Renamer.ai, and FilesDesk meter their managed renames, RenameClick does not document RAW, design, or video support, and Renamer.ai publishes no BYOK or local-model option. The Mac comparison and Windows comparison list the sources and check dates.

How does an AI file renamer work?

An AI file renamer reads file content, metadata, text, and visual previews, then writes a different descriptive filename for every file instead of one shared pattern. In Zush you add files or a monitored folder, pick a Template that sets the filename structure, review each suggestion, and apply the batch; Rename History can undo it later.

Can Zush rename files based on their content?

Yes. Depending on the file type, Zush can use visual previews, extracted text, PDF context, design previews, metadata, transcripts, and sampled video frames to suggest a descriptive filename.

How is Zush different from Finder, File Explorer, or Bulk Rename Utility?

Pattern-based tools work best when every file needs the same prefix, suffix, or sequence. Zush analyzes each file separately, so mixed files can receive different content-aware names in one reviewed batch.

Does Zush move or sort files into folders?

Yes. Zush offers AI folder sorting (beta) and destination folders for batch renaming and Monitor on Mac and Windows. Use Auto grouping or write your own folder rules in plain language, and Zush can reuse folders that already exist. Keep sorting off to rename in place.

Is Zush free to try?

Yes. Zush includes 50 free AI renames with no credit card required, shared across Zush Cloud AI, BYOK, LM Studio, and Ollama, so you can test the full workflow before upgrading.

Is my data private?

Your original files stay on your device. Zush Cloud AI sends only the content needed for analysis, BYOK sends it to the provider you choose, and LM Studio and Ollama keep supported analysis on your computer without cloud processing.

Which operating systems does Zush support?

Zush runs on macOS 15.0+ and Windows 10 or 11. The Mac app is available as a signed DMG, from the Mac App Store, and through Homebrew. The Windows app is available from the Microsoft Store.

Which file formats are supported?

Zush supports 107 file extensions across images, RAW photos, design files, PDFs, ebooks, documents, video, and audio — including HEIC, PNG, PDF, EPUB, FB2, DOCX, XLSX, KEY, FIG, PSD, MP4, MOV, MP3, and FLAC.

Can Zush rename files offline?

Yes. LM Studio and Ollama work offline after you configure a compatible local model. Both local modes are available on the free plan for supported files and share the 50-rename limit with Zush Cloud AI and BYOK; PRO removes that limit.

How does folder monitoring work?

Choose a folder and a rename template, and Zush can process new supported files as they arrive. Monitored renames remain visible in Activity history and can be undone.

Does Zush work with Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud?

Yes. Zush doesn't connect to your cloud accounts — it renames files directly in the local folder your cloud app already keeps in sync, so there's nothing to authorize. This works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box on Mac, and with OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox folders on Windows. Once renamed, the new name syncs to your other devices automatically.

Can I control the filename format?

Yes. You can write custom instructions, save reusable templates, and combine 145+ Naming Blocks for dates, categories, client names, document fields, counters, and other metadata. You can also create Custom AI Blocks: describe what Zush should extract from a file and reuse it as your own naming block in any template. All of these are included in the free version.

Can I undo a rename?

Yes. Review suggestions before applying them, then use Activity history to restore original filenames if a batch needs to be reverted.

How much does Zush PRO cost?

Zush PRO costs $10 per month or $48 as a one-time purchase. Every mode — Zush Cloud AI, BYOK, LM Studio, and Ollama — is available within the 50-rename free limit; both PRO plans remove that limit. Eligible purchases include a 14-day refund period.

Try Zush free

Rename and organize files with AI, monitor folders, and clean up screenshots, design files, PDFs, photos, audio, videos, iWork, and Office documents by content.

Download for Mac
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Free · No credit card required · macOS Sequoia+ · Windows 10+

Available on both desktops

Pick your platform — same Zush, native everywhere

A signed and notarized .dmg, Mac App Store build, or Homebrew cask for macOS. A Microsoft Store install for Windows. Same renaming engine, same BYOK and Local AI mode, native to each OS.

Zush for Mac

Apple Silicon and Intel · macOS 15+ · App Store + .dmg + Homebrew

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Zush for Windows

x64 and ARM64 · Windows 10/11 · Microsoft Store

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How Zush compares to other AI file renamers

Zush is our pick for the best AI file renamer on Mac and Windows: one workflow that reads 107 file formats, follows your naming rules, previews every batch, and undoes it from Rename History. Paid PRO has no monthly rename meter, and the first 50 renames are free. The other rows summarize our Mac and Windows comparisons.

How Zush compares to other AI file renamers
ToolWhere it fitsWatch out for
ZushBest overall on Mac and Windows: mixed folders, configurable naming, AI folder sorting that follows your own plain-language rules, folder monitoring, preview, and batch undo. Zush managed cloud, BYOK, Ollama, or LM Studio. PRO is $10/month or $48 one-time.A desktop app, so it installs on the computer that holds the files.
NameQuickConditional routing RulesManaged plans meter renames; the one-time plan needs your own API key or local model; no complete public format or platform matrix.
RenameClickRename-and-move routing into preset categoriesNo documented RAW, design-file, or video support; prices are quoted before VAT.
Renamer.aiDocument-heavy OCR workflowsEvery paid tier is metered, with no published BYOK or local-model option.
FilesDeskSetups that require vLLMManaged suggestions are metered; the lifetime license needs your own API key or local model.
Finder, PowerRename, or Bulk Rename UtilityOne shared pattern across many filesThey never read file content, so every file gets the same rule instead of a descriptive name.

Guides and comparisons

Compare AI file renamers and organizers for Mac and Windows, and sort files into folders with AI.

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Zush at a glance

Free to try
50 free AI renames — no signup, no credit card. PRO from $48 one-time or $10/month.
145+ Naming Blocks
Build filenames from dates, metadata, audio details, finance fields, clients, travel, legal, and AI-detected context.
60+ filename languages
Generate searchable names in the language and date format that fits each folder or team.
107 supported formats
Images, RAW photos, design files, PDFs, Office and iWork files, subtitles, audio, and videos can live in one rename workflow.

Supported File Formats

Images

pngjpgjpegjpewebpavifgifbmpdibtifftifheicheicsheifsvgpdfjp2jpfjpxj2kj2cexrtgaicoicnspbmpgmppmpfmcr2cr3nefarwdngorfrafrw2pefsrwsr2raw

Documents

pdftxtmdjsonemlcsvtsvlogxmlyamlymlsrtvttrtfodtodsodppagesnumberskeydocdocxdocmdotxdotmpptpptxpptmpotxpotmppsxppsmxlsxlsxxlsmxltxxltmepubfb2fb2.zip

Videos

mp4movqtm4vmpegmpgm2v3gp3gpp3g23gp2dvtsmtsm2tsvob

Audio

mp3m4awavflacoggwebmmpga

Design

sketchfigaipsd

Sources

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