Most invoices I get are named invoice.pdf, scan 4.pdf, or some nonsense from the copier. I drop the billing folder into Zush and get names like 2026-05-12 Acme contract review invoice. I still check the list, but the boring part is gone.
AI File Renamer for Mac
Turn messy Finder folders into descriptive, searchable filenames. Rename and organize 100+ formats by content, build your own naming fields with Custom AI Blocks, review every suggestion, undo any batch — or go fully private with local Ollama models in Offline AI mode.
- 🤖 v3.8.1
- Free 50 renames
- No credit card
- Preview + undo every batch
How this AI file renamer works on Mac
Mac-first AI file renaming and organizing for Finder, Spotlight, Downloads, screenshots, design files, iWork, audio, videos, batch rename, Custom AI Blocks, and local models — with automatic file organization for Downloads and Screenshots.
Rename files with AI on Mac
Analyze screenshots, Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, PSD, audio, videos, PDFs, HEIC and RAW photos, Office docs, iWork files, and exports without leaving a native macOS workflow. Describe any detail for Zush to extract, then reuse it as a Custom AI Block in any template.
3 ways to run Zush AI: Cloud, BYOK, or Offline
Cloud AI that works out of the box, your own API key, or fully offline with Ollama.
Cloud AI
FREEWorks out of the box — no setup, no API keys. Drop files and Zush renames them with cloud AI right away.
BYOK on Mac
PRO 🌟Connect Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, or Claude with your own key when you want unlimited cloud renames from macOS.
Offline AI with Ollama
PRO 🌟Run supported Mac file analysis with local models when privacy or offline work matters more than cloud speed.
Monitor ~/Downloads, Desktop, or a screenshot folder so selected file types get readable names as they arrive.
Save reusable rename setups for screenshots, expenses, music tracks, client work, legal files, travel bookings, and monitored folders.
Build consistent filenames from 145+ blocks covering dates, file metadata, audio, photos, finance, legal, travel, clients, and AI-detected fields.
Guide names with custom prompts, and create your own naming fields — client, case number, brand — with Custom AI Blocks to reuse in any template.
Generate readable names and metadata so files are easier to find later with Finder and Spotlight.
Every Mac rename is logged, so you can revert files back to their original names if a batch needs another pass.
Mac AI file renaming
AI file renamer for Mac: when Zush is the right fit
Zush is an AI file renamer for Mac when Finder rules are not enough. It reads the file content first, then suggests searchable names for mixed Finder folders with screenshots, PDFs, photos, RAW files, videos, audio, design files, iWork, and Office documents.
- Use it for Downloads, Desktop, screenshots, photo imports, scanner output, and client folders where every file needs a different name.
- Review each AI filename before applying a batch, regenerate individual suggestions, and undo the rename from history if a folder needs another pass.
- Use cloud AI, BYOK with Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, or Claude, or Offline AI mode with local Ollama models on supported Mac builds.
What people say about Zush
Customer feedback from people who use Zush to clean up messy folders.
I keep a separate de-identified archive for follow-up notes. With Offline AI, Zush can name scans by visit date and a short diagnosis phrase. It is not something I run blindly, but it cuts the typing way down.
My Fuji files all start life as DSCF-something. Zush pulls the EXIF date, then adds plain words like Kyoto rain or Miller family porch. When I search an old drive, I do not have to remember the folder name anymore.
B-roll used to be a guessing game: clip_001, export2, final maybe. Zush names clips by what is on screen plus the date. I still fix a few, but I spend a lot less time opening ten videos to find one shot.
Mac file organizing
Automatic file organizer for Mac
Zush is built for Mac users who need an AI file renamer, batch rename tool, and practical file organizer for messy Finder folders — Downloads, screenshots, photos, PDFs, and scans.
Batch rename from Finder
Drag files or folders from Finder, generate names from content, review every suggestion, and apply the full batch with undo history.
Automatic Downloads & Screenshots cleanup
Monitor ~/Downloads, Desktop, or a screenshots folder so new files get readable names as they arrive — automatic file organization without moving files between folders.
Searchable names for Finder & Spotlight
Zush writes file content into readable filenames and metadata so Finder and Spotlight can surface files without opening each one.
Templates, Naming Blocks & Custom AI Blocks
Combine AI titles with dates, clients, and counters from 145+ Naming Blocks, or describe your own field — client, case number, brand — with a Custom AI Block.
Offline AI with Ollama
Use bundled cloud AI, connect Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, or Claude with BYOK, or run supported analysis locally with private Ollama models in Offline AI mode.
Invoices, receipts, and scans
Name invoice and receipt PDFs and photos by vendor, date, and amount, with scanned documents read by AI vision. Learn more →
When Zush is a Hazel alternative for Mac
Hazel is a rule engine that watches folders and acts on files by conditions like name, date, or kind. Zush works the other way around: it reads what each file actually contains and suggests a descriptive, searchable name.
Zush renames files in place rather than moving them between folders or running scripts, it monitors folders and keeps full undo history, and it also runs on Windows — see the full Hazel alternative comparison.
WorkflowBest fitWhy
Name mixed files by what they containZush for MacEvery file can get a different descriptive name after AI analysis.
Auto-clean Downloads and ScreenshotsZush for MacFolder monitoring names new files by content, with preview and undo.
Move or tag files by rule, run scriptsHazelRule engines still fit when the logic is about where a file came from.
Real-world scenarios
These are the everyday Mac workflows people use Zush for. Each one is a watch-folder or drag-and-drop away.
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Screenshots folder cleanup
Point Zush at your Screenshots folder. Every new capture gets a descriptive name within seconds — no more scrolling through hundreds of timestamped files.
proposal_draft_approved.pdf
Website Proposal.pdf
Downloads folder cleanup
Watch ~/Downloads. Bank statements, e-receipts, signed contracts, and exports all get readable names as they land — searchable in Spotlight on day one.
IMG_0842.JPG
Pug In Yellow Beanie.jpg
iPhone photo library via iCloud
Sync photos from iPhone into a Zush-watched iCloud folder. RAW, HEIC, and JPG are analyzed by AI vision and renamed to describe what’s actually in the photo.
checkout-wireframes.fig
Mobile Checkout Flow.fig
Design source files
Rename Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, and PSD source files by visible flow, screen, component, and project context before handoff.
Supported File Formats
Images
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Documents
pdftxtmdjsonemlcsvtsvlogxmlyamlymlsrtvttrtfodtodsodppagesnumberskeydocdocxdocmdotxdotmpptpptxpptmpotxpotmppsxppsmxlsxlsxxlsmxltxxltm
Videos
mp4movqtm4vmpegmpgm2v3gp3gpp3g23gp2dvtsmtsm2tsvob
Audio
mp3m4awavflacoggwebmmpga
Design
sketchfigaipsd
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- Unlimited PRO renamesRemove the cloud rename limit
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Mac AI renamer guides
Practical guides for Mac AI renaming, batch file cleanup, screenshots, downloads, Finder workflows, and offline/local AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Zush as an AI file renamer and batch rename tool for Mac.
Yes. Zush analyzes 100+ supported Mac file formats by content and suggests readable names before you apply a batch rename. It works with screenshots, PDFs, photos, design files, audio, videos, iWork files, and Office documents.