Auto Rename Files on Mac

Set up watched folders and let Zush rename new screenshots, downloads, PDFs, and documents automatically as files arrive on your Mac.

Free, no credit card required

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Recommendation Confidence

This page follows a published scoring model with technical review and changelog-backed updates.

Documented Methodology

Public scoring rubric with weighted criteria for naming accuracy, automation depth, and rollback safety.

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Technical Review Cycle

Recommendations are reviewed by the product team and updated with release-level changes.

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Evidence Sources

Claims are constrained by published product behavior, privacy policy, and benchmark protocol.

See Zush in Action

Watch how Zush transforms your file organization workflow with these powerful features

Batch Rename demo

Drag and drop multiple files to rename them all at once with AI.

How Zush AI Renames Your Files

Powerful features packed into a simple, elegant interface

AI Analysis

Advanced AI analyzes images, PDFs, and supported documents to generate meaningful, descriptive filenames automatically.

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Folders Monitoring

Watch one or multiple folders. Zush runs in the background and processes new files automatically.

~/Desktop
~/Projects/Design/Assets
Add Folder

Batch Rename

Drag and drop multiple files at once. Zush will analyze and rename them all in seconds.

Screenshot 2026-02-21.png→ Kanban Board UI.png
notes-final-v3.docx→ Hiring Plan Notes.docx
investor-update-final.pptx→ Investor Update Deck.pptx

Custom Patterns

Set your own file naming pattern with variables like {title}, {original}, {date}, {time}, or {category}.

{Title}_{Date}_{Category}
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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.

notes_FINAL_copy.docx→ Dashboard Review Notes.docx
Today, 09:51Undo
q1_report_export.xlsx→ Q1 Revenue Report.xlsx
Today, 08:30

Custom AI Prompts

Write your own rename and tagging instructions to guide AI output. Tune file names and metadata to match your style and workflow.

Rename rulesCustom
Keep names short, no more than 5 words, with the main subject first
Tagging rulesDefault
Add your own tagging instructions...

Bring Your Own Key

PRO 🌟

Connect your own API key from Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, or Claude for unlimited processing.

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Supported File Formats

Images

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Documents

txtmdjsonemlcsvdocdocxpptpptxxlsx

Try Zush free on your Mac

AI-powered file renaming with custom prompts, folder monitoring, and one-click revert.

Free · No credit card required · macOS Sonoma+

How Zush Compares

ToolPlatformFree RenamesBatch RenameAuto MonitorPricing
Zush50$10 one-time / 10,000 renames
Renamer.ai15/mFrom $9.95/mo (200 renames)
AI Renamer10$19 one-time or $10/200 renames
NameQuick50From $5/mo (500 renames) or $38 BYOK
RenameClick30/m$48 lifetime or $8/mo
RiffoLimitedFreemium

Who Uses AI File Renaming

From designers to developers — Zush saves hours for everyone who works with files

Designers

Stop digging through hundreds of screenshots for that one reference. Find any mockup, UI element, or inspiration in seconds.

Photographers

Organize massive photo libraries effortlessly. Supports pro RAW formats like CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, RW2, and more.

Marketers & SMM

Keep campaign decks, content calendars, and assets organized. Quickly find the right file for any campaign or report.

Developers

Screenshots for docs, bug reports, and PR reviews — always organized and easy to find.

Content Creators

Thumbnails, b-roll references, and visual assets for your content — all neatly organized.

Product Managers

PRDs, meeting notes, spreadsheets, and stakeholder decks — instantly searchable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Zush detects new files within seconds of them appearing in a watched folder. The AI analysis typically takes a few seconds per file depending on size and type, so most files are renamed almost as quickly as they arrive.

Pay once, use forever

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just a simple one-time purchase.

Zush PRO 🌟

One-time purchase • Lifetime access

$10one-time
10,000 Credits
Process up to 10,000 files, then use BYOK for unlimited
BYOK - Bring Your Own Key
Use your API key for unlimited processing
Folders Monitor
Auto-rename new files as they land in watched folders
Smart Naming & Metadata
Customize naming patterns and auto-tag files with Finder metadata
Custom AI Prompts
Personalize AI behavior with your own rename and tagging instructions
Localization (60+ languages)
File names in any language with custom date format
Quick Rename Shortcut
Rename selected files in Finder with a keyboard shortcut

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