File Renamer for Mac

Batch rename files with AI on Mac: screenshots, design files, audio, videos, PDFs, photos, iWork, and Office documents. Drag from Finder, watch folders automatically, or use Offline AI mode with private local models via Ollama.

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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

Try Zush free on Mac

Install the signed macOS AI renamer and start renaming screenshots, design files, audio, videos, PDFs, photos, iWork, and Office documents in minutes.

Free · No credit card required · macOS Sequoia+

Compatibility

System requirements

Everything you need to know before installing — supported OS versions, CPU architectures, memory, and permissions.

Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe
Processor
Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel x86_64
Memory
4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended for Offline AI
Disk space
~200 MB for the app, additional space for Ollama models
Network
Required for cloud renaming, optional for Offline AI mode
Permissions
Folder access is requested when you add folders to rename or monitor
Setup

Install methods

Pick the installer that matches how you manage software on your machine.

Recommended

Direct .dmg download

Signed and notarized universal .dmg, ~70 MB. Recommended when you want the latest release the day it ships.

  1. 1
    Download Zush.dmg The file is code-signed and notarized by Apple, so Gatekeeper opens it without overrides.
  2. 2
    Open the .dmg Drag Zush.app into your /Applications folder.
  3. 3
    Launch Zush Grant folder access when you add files or a watched folder. Zush does not need broad disk access for ordinary drag-and-drop renaming.
Auto updates

Mac App Store

Sandboxed Mac App Store build. Updates and receipts are managed by your Apple ID. Best for managed devices and enterprise rollouts.

  1. 1
    Open the Mac App Store listing Click Get and authenticate with Touch ID or your Apple ID password.
  2. 2
    Wait for the install macOS keeps Zush updated automatically alongside other App Store apps.
  3. 3
    Launch Zush from Launchpad Sandboxed build behaves identically — folder monitoring uses macOS-granted bookmarks.
First run

Quickstart in 60 seconds

From a fresh download to a fully automated rename pipeline, the whole flow on Mac fits in a single coffee break.

  1. ~10s

    Open Zush from Launchpad

    Or hit ⌘ Space and type “Zush”. The window opens to the AI Rename dropzone.

  2. ~20s

    Drag a folder or files onto the dropzone

    Try ~/Downloads or your Screenshots folder. Zush analyzes images, design files, audio, videos, and documents in parallel.

  3. ~20s

    Review the suggested names, then apply

    Click any name to edit, or hit Regenerate. When you’re happy, apply and the originals are renamed in place.

  4. ~10s

    Add a watched folder for everyday cleanup

    Open the Monitor tab → Add folder → pick ~/Downloads or your Screenshots folder. New supported files get descriptive names automatically, and you can exclude file types you do not want processed.

Integrations

Native integrations

Zush plugs into the parts of macOS you already use every day — Finder, Shortcuts, Spotlight, and screenshots.

  • Finder workflow

    Drag files or folders from Finder into Zush, or use Rename with Zush from the Finder context menu. Review generated names, then apply the rename in place.

  • Automation-ready folders

    Use watched folders with Shortcuts, Automator, browser downloads, or export folders by saving new files into a monitored directory.

  • Spotlight metadata

    After Zush renames a file, the new name and tags are immediately searchable in Spotlight, Finder Tags, and Siri suggestions.

  • Screenshot capture

    Point the screenshot save folder at a Zush-monitored directory. New screenshots get descriptive names within seconds, no extra step.

  • iCloud Drive friendly

    Zush works with ordinary iCloud Drive folders, including folders synced from iPhone. Let large sync jobs settle before applying very large batches.

  • Light & Dark mode

    Native macOS appearance toggle. Zush follows your system theme automatically and respects your accent color.

Workflows

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.

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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.

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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.

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Design source files

Rename Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, and PSD source files by visible flow, screen, component, and project context before handoff.

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Screen recordings and clips

Zush samples video frames and optional subtitles so screen recordings, product demos, and b-roll clips become searchable without opening each file.

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PDF invoices and contracts

Zush reads PDF text content — vendor, amount, date, contract type — and writes a name that survives a folder full of look-alike documents.

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Bulk renames before archiving

Pick a card or USB drive, drop the whole folder onto Zush, hit Apply. Hundreds of files get unique descriptive names in one batch — no patterns to write.

Privacy

Security & privacy

Zush is built to satisfy macOS security expectations. Notarized binary, sandboxed App Store option, Keychain-stored keys, and clear data boundaries.

  • Apple-notarized .dmg

    The direct .dmg is signed with a Developer ID and notarized before release so supported macOS versions can verify the app normally.

  • Sandboxed App Store build

    The Mac App Store build runs inside the App Sandbox. Folder access is granted via security-scoped bookmarks chosen by you.

  • Originals stay on-device

    Cloud mode only sends the analysis payload (compressed preview, sampled video frames, subtitles, extracted text, or compact summary). Offline AI mode sends nothing — Ollama runs locally.

  • Secure key storage

    BYOK keys are stored in macOS Keychain. They never leave the device unencrypted and are only used to call your chosen provider.

How this file renamer works on Mac

Mac-first file renaming workflows for Finder, Spotlight, Downloads, screenshots, design files, iWork, audio, videos, batch rename, and local AI.

Batch 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.

Watch Downloads and Screenshots

Monitor ~/Downloads, Desktop, or a screenshot folder so selected file types get readable names as they arrive.

Finder tags and Spotlight search

Generate readable names and metadata so files are easier to find later with Finder and Spotlight.

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Undo without risk

Every Mac rename is logged, so you can revert files back to their original names if a batch needs another pass.

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Templates

PRO 🌟

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

Naming Blocks

PRO 🌟

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

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Rules for Finder workflows

PRO 🌟

Tell Zush how to name design source files, invoices, audio, videos, screenshots, and client folders before you apply changes.

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BYOK on Mac

PRO 🌟

Connect Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, or Claude with your own key when you want unlimited cloud renames from macOS.

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Offline AI with Ollama

PRO 🌟

Run supported Mac file analysis with local models when privacy or offline work matters more than cloud speed.

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Supported File Formats

Images

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Documents

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Videos

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Audio

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Design

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Choose your PRO plan

Monthly flexibility or one-time lifetime access. Both plans unlock unlimited PRO.

PRO 🌟 Features

  • Unlimited PRO renames Remove the cloud rename limit
  • Bring Your Own Key Unlimited cloud renames with your AI API key
  • Offline AI mode Private local models via Ollama
  • Custom AI Prompts Personalize AI behavior with your own rename and tagging instructions
  • Templates Reusable rename setups for AI Rename and Monitor
  • Naming Blocks Build names from dates, media, documents, metadata and much more

Zush PRO Monthly

Flexible monthly plan

$8 /month
  • Cancel anytime
  • Lowest entry price
  • No long-term commitment

Zush PRO One-Time

Pay once for lifetime access

$38 one-time
  • Pay once, use forever
  • All future updates included
  • Pays off in ~5 months

14-day money-back guarantee • Secure via Paddle

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 a file renamer and batch rename tool for Mac.

Yes. Zush analyzes supported Mac files 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.