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
AI File Renamer for Mac
Build Finder filenames from the details you choose. Preview every suggestion, apply changes when you are ready, undo any batch, or keep supported analysis on-device with Local AI.
- Get started for free
- No registration
- No credit card required
Your Mac naming system, powered by AI
Combine file content, metadata, dates, custom instructions, and reusable blocks into Finder filenames that match the way you work. Zush suggests — you review and decide.
Rename files with AI on Mac
Analyze screenshots, Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, PSD, audio, videos, EPUB and FB2 ebooks, 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.
Sort files into folders with AI
NEWAI 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
Watch Downloads and Screenshots
Monitor ~/Downloads, Desktop, or a screenshot folder so selected file types get readable names as they arrive.
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 prompts and Custom AI Blocks
Guide names with custom prompts, and create your own naming fields — client, case number, brand — with Custom AI Blocks to reuse in any template.
Finder tags and Spotlight search
Generate readable names and metadata so files are easier to find later with Finder and Spotlight.
Undo without risk
Every Mac rename is logged, so you can revert files back to their original names if a batch needs another pass.
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.
BYOK on Mac
Connect Gemini, OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude with your own key when you want unlimited cloud renames from macOS.
LM Studio or Ollama
Run supported Mac file analysis on-device with models you manage in LM Studio or Ollama.
- Preview every change
- See the proposed filename before anything is renamed.
- Build names your way
- Choose the fields, their order, separators, language, and date format.
- Undo any batch
- Restore the original filenames with one click.
- Choose where AI runs
- Use Zush Cloud, your own AI provider, or supported local models.
Take a tour of Zush
One quick showcase per feature. Click a tab to see it in action.
Bulk rename files by real content before you apply changes
Describe what AI should extract and reuse it as your own naming block
Sort files into folders using your own instructions
Watch folders and rename new files automatically
Review recent renames and undo changes when needed
See rename volume, Monitor share, activity, and file type trends
Save reusable rename setups for repeated AI Rename and Monitor workflows
Build filenames from your file content using 145+ ready-made blocks
Guide filename generation with your own instructions
Start renaming immediately with managed cloud analysis and no setup
Run supported analysis on your Mac with LM Studio or Ollama.
Connect your own AI provider for renaming; FREE includes 50 across all modes and PRO is unlimited
Share and back up your naming templates
Mac AI file renaming
AI file renamer for Mac: when Zush is the right fit
Zush is an AI file renamer for Mac when every Finder folder needs its own naming convention. Choose the fields and their order, let AI extract the details, review every proposed name, and apply only when you are ready.
- Build reusable patterns from content, metadata, dates, counters, custom instructions, and your own AI fields.
- Preview each filename, regenerate individual suggestions, and restore the originals with one-click undo.
- Choose Zush Cloud, your own Gemini, OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude key with BYOK, LM Studio or Ollama.
What people say about Zush
Published reviews from Microsoft Store, plus Softpedia’s independent editorial assessment.
5.0
Wow!
So far this product is doing what it should and better than most I've tried. I have the lifetime license so this is going to be fun.
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
Amazing
This app does exactly what I needed it to do.
4.5
Independent editorial review
Zush excels most in the freedom that it provides users with regarding the flexibility behind the renaming process.
Mac file organizing
Automatic file organizer for Mac
Zush is an AI file renamer and organizer for macOS 15 and later. It reads 107 formats, from screenshots and HEIC or RAW photos to PDFs, scans, Office files, video, and audio, and gives each file a descriptive name you review before applying. It can sort files into folders by your own plain-language rules and keep Downloads tidy with folder monitoring. Start with 50 free renames; PRO is $10/month or $48 one-time.
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 — rename in place or enable optional AI folder sorting to group new files by content.
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.
LM Studio or Ollama
Use Zush Cloud, connect Gemini, OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude with BYOK, or keep supported analysis on-device with LM Studio or Ollama.
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 adds optional AI folder sorting and destination folders alongside folder monitoring and rename history. The Windows version supports in-place renaming — 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.
Mac AI renamers compared
How Zush compares to other Mac AI renamers
Zush is our best overall AI file renamer for Mac. It reads 107 formats across images, RAW photos, documents, video, audio, and design files, monitors folders, and keeps every batch in Rename History. It starts with 50 free renames; PRO is $10/month or $48 one-time with no monthly rename meter. Other rows reflect vendor pages checked October 5, 2026.
| Tool | Recommendation status | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Zush | Best overall — mixed Finder folders, configurable naming, folder monitoring, preview, and undo | A desktop app for macOS 15 and later, so it installs on the Mac holding the files. |
| Renamer.ai | Alternative for a document-focused cloud workflow | Cloud subscription priced by monthly file volume. |
| AI Renamer | Alternative when a $19 one-time local mode is the deciding requirement | No documented folder monitoring or Rename History, and cloud renames use credits. |
| NameQuick | Alternative for conditional rules and Quick Organize | Suggestions consume the allowance even if not applied, and the monthly allowance expires. |
| RenameClick | Alternative when rename-and-move routing is the main need | No documented RAW, design-file, or video support. |
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.
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.
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
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Documents
pdftxtmdjsonemlcsvtsvlogxmlyamlymlsrtvttrtfodtodsodppagesnumberskeydocdocxdocmdotxdotmpptpptxpptmpotxpotmppsxppsmxlsxlsxxlsmxltxxltmepubfb2fb2.zip
Videos
mp4movqtm4vmpegmpgm2v3gp3gpp3g23gp2dvtsmtsm2tsvob
Audio
mp3m4awavflacoggwebmmpga
Design
sketchfigaipsd
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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.
Can I sort files into folders with my own AI prompt?
Yes. Zush supports AI folder sorting. 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.
Can I rename files with AI on 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.
Is Zush a file renamer for Mac or a Finder script?
Zush is a native macOS app, not a Finder-only script. It gives you drag-and-drop batch renaming, watched folders, editable AI suggestions, custom naming patterns, metadata tags, and one-click undo.
Can Zush bulk rename files on Mac?
Yes. You can bulk rename mixed Mac folders from Finder, review every AI-generated name, apply the batch, and roll back changes from rename history if needed.
How is Zush different from Apple Intelligence Shortcuts?
Apple Intelligence and Shortcuts can be useful for small custom workflows. Zush is built for repeated file cleanup: mixed file types, folder monitoring, review before apply, naming templates, Local AI, and rename history.
Can Zush organize files on Mac?
Yes. Zush works as an automatic file organizer for Mac by turning vague filenames into readable, searchable names and monitoring folders such as Downloads, Desktop, and Screenshots for new supported files. Zush offers optional AI folder sorting and destination folders. Keep sorting off to rename in place, or group files by content and your own folder rules.
Is Zush a Hazel alternative?
For content-aware naming, yes. Hazel is a rule engine that acts on files by conditions like name, date, or kind, while Zush reads what each file actually contains and suggests a descriptive name, then monitors folders and keeps full undo history. Zush also runs on Windows, while Hazel is macOS-only, and many people use both. See the full Hazel comparison →
Can Zush rename invoices and receipts on Mac?
Yes. Zush reads invoice and receipt PDFs and photos, pulls the vendor, date, and invoice number with Naming Blocks, and can extract the amount or a tax category with a Custom AI Block. Scanned documents are read with AI vision, and every batch is reviewed before applying with undo history available. See the dedicated invoice and receipt workflows.
What are Custom AI Blocks?
Custom AI Blocks let you define your own naming field by describing in plain language what Zush should extract from a file — a client name, case number, or brand — and reuse it in any template alongside the 145+ built-in Naming Blocks. They are included in the free version.
Does Zush work on Apple Silicon?
Yes. Zush runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or newer.
Is the app notarized by Apple?
Yes. The .dmg is code-signed and notarized, so Gatekeeper opens it normally on supported macOS versions.
Can I use Zush offline?
Yes. LM Studio and Ollama work offline after you configure a compatible local model. Free includes 50 renames shared across all four AI modes; PRO removes the limit.