Rename PDF Files Automatically
Based on What's Inside
AI-powered PDF renaming with template support, multi-language output, and automatic file filtering. Works with scanned and native PDFs.
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How to Rename PDF Files
(In 3 Simple Steps)
Forget about manually opening each PDF to see what's inside. Renamer.ai reads your documents and creates meaningful names automatically.
Drop Your PDFs
Drag and drop PDF files or entire folders. We process all PDF types: scanned documents, native PDFs, image-based, and hybrid files with mixed content.
AI Extracts Key Info
Our AI reads every PDF - extracting dates, vendor names, amounts, document types, and more. Scanned documents are processed with advanced OCR. Multi-language content is understood automatically.
Template-Based Names
Files are renamed using your custom templates. Set patterns like {date}_{vendor}_{type}.pdf and watch PDFs transform from 'scan001.pdf' to '2024-03-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice.pdf'.
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All PDF Types Supported
Works With Every Type of PDF
Scanned PDFs
Documents scanned from paper are processed with advanced OCR. We extract text from invoices, receipts, contracts, and more—even from low - quality scans.
Native PDFs
Full-text PDFs created digitally are read instantly. We parse the document structure to identify key information like dates, names, and amounts.
Hybrid PDFs
PDFs with mixed content - some pages scanned, some native text—are handled seamlessly. Our AI adapts to each page's format automatically.
Image-Based PDFs
PDFs that are essentially images (photos of documents, screenshots) are processed with our vision AI to understand and extract meaningful content.
Key Features
Why Choose Renamer.ai for PDFs
Template-Based Naming
Customize output formatDefine your naming pattern with placeholders like {date}_{vendor}_{amount}.pdf. Drag and drop elements to build templates - no coding required.
Magic Folder PDF Filter
Auto-select .pdf filesConfigure Magic Folders to automatically process only .pdf files. Mixed folders? Only PDFs get renamed—other files stay untouched.
Multi-Language Support
24 languagesRead PDFs in 24 languages and generate names in your preferred language. Process a German invoice and name it in English, or keep the original language.
Batch Processing
Process 1000+ filesRename hundreds of PDFs at once. Drop entire folders into Renamer.ai and watch as AI reads and renames every document in minutes.
Use Cases
What PDFs Can You Rename?
Invoices & Bills
Transform "Scan0047.pdf" into "2024-11-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice_2450.pdf". AI extracts vendor names, dates, and amounts automatically.
Perfect for accountants and bookkeepers.
Contracts & Legal
Rename "document.pdf" to "2024-Contract_Smith_LLC_NDA.pdf". Identify parties, document types, and dates from legal documents.
Essential for law firms and legal departments.
Receipts & Expenses
Turn "receipt.pdf" into "2024-12-20_Amazon_Laptop_Stand_45.99.pdf". Perfect for expense tracking and tax preparation.
Ideal for freelancers and small businesses.
Reports & Statements
Rename "statement.pdf" to "Q4_2024_Bank_Statement_Chase.pdf". Organize financial reports by period and institution.
Great for financial planning and audits.
Scanned Documents
Even paper documents scanned to PDF get smart names. OCR extracts text from handwritten notes, old documents, and faded receipts.
Works with any scanner or mobile app.
Academic Papers
Rename research PDFs with author names, publication years, and titles. Build a searchable library from downloaded papers.
Perfect for researchers and students.
Before & After
See the Transformation
scan_001.pdf2024-03-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice_2450.pdfdocument.pdf2024-11-Contract_Smith_LLC_NDA.pdfreceipt_photo.pdf2024-12-Amazon_Laptop_Stand_45.99.pdfstatement.pdfQ4_2024_Bank_Statement_Chase.pdfIMG_20241215.pdf2024-12-15_Medical_Receipt_DrSmith_150.pdfTemplate System
Define Your Naming Pattern
Available Template Variables
{doc_type}The type of the document{doc_id}A random id from the document{doc_date}Date found in the document{issuer_name}The document issuer name{recipient_name}The name of the recipient{amount}An amount in the document{currency}Currency in the document{project_num}Project number found{customer_num}Customer ID number{contract_num}Contract number{doc_status}Status of the document{invoice_num}Invoice numberTemplate Examples
{doc_date}_{issuer_name}_{doc_type}_{amount}.pdfscan001.pdf2024-03-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice_2450.pdf{doc_date}_{doc_type}_{recipient_name}_{contract_num}.pdfdocument.pdf2024-01-10_NDA_Smith_LLC_4521.pdf{doc_date}_{issuer_name}_{amount}_{currency}.pdfreceipt.pdf2024-12-20_Amazon_45.99_USD.pdfMulti-Language
Read Any Language, Name in Any Language
24 Supported Languages
Read and name files in any of these languages
Cross-Language Examples
Rechnung_Firma_XYZ.pdf2024-03-15_Company_XYZ_Invoice.pdfdocumento_escaneado.pdf2024-03-15_Contrato_Lopez_NDA.pdffacture_mars.pdf2024-03_Dupont_SA_Invoice_1250.pdfStop Manually Renaming PDFs
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