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'.

See how PDF renaming should actually work

All PDF Types Supported

Works With Every Type of PDF

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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.

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Native PDFs

Full-text PDFs created digitally are read instantly. We parse the document structure to identify key information like dates, names, and amounts.

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Hybrid PDFs

PDFs with mixed content - some pages scanned, some native text—are handled seamlessly. Our AI adapts to each page's format automatically.

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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 format

Define 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 files

Configure Magic Folders to automatically process only .pdf files. Mixed folders? Only PDFs get renamed—other files stay untouched.

Multi-Language Support

24 languages

Read 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+ files

Rename 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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Beforescan_001.pdf
After2024-03-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice_2450.pdf
Invoices
Beforedocument.pdf
After2024-11-Contract_Smith_LLC_NDA.pdf
Contracts
Beforereceipt_photo.pdf
After2024-12-Amazon_Laptop_Stand_45.99.pdf
Receipts
Beforestatement.pdf
AfterQ4_2024_Bank_Statement_Chase.pdf
Statements
BeforeIMG_20241215.pdf
After2024-12-15_Medical_Receipt_DrSmith_150.pdf
Scanned

Template 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 number

Template Examples

Template Pattern{doc_date}_{issuer_name}_{doc_type}_{amount}.pdf
Input Filescan001.pdf
AI ExtractsInvoice from Acme Corp, $2,450, dated 2024-03-15
Output2024-03-15_Acme_Corp_Invoice_2450.pdf
Template Pattern{doc_date}_{doc_type}_{recipient_name}_{contract_num}.pdf
Input Filedocument.pdf
AI ExtractsNDA with Smith LLC, Contract #4521
Output2024-01-10_NDA_Smith_LLC_4521.pdf
Template Pattern{doc_date}_{issuer_name}_{amount}_{currency}.pdf
Input Filereceipt.pdf
AI ExtractsAmazon purchase, $45.99 USD
Output2024-12-20_Amazon_45.99_USD.pdf

Multi-Language

Read Any Language, Name in Any Language

24 Supported Languages

Read and name files in any of these languages

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English
🇪🇸
Spanish
🇩🇪
German
🇫🇷
French
🇮🇹
Italian
🇧🇷
Portuguese
🇳🇱
Dutch
🇵🇱
Polish
🇷🇴
Romanian
🇨🇿
Czech
🇭🇺
Hungarian
🇸🇪
Swedish
🇩🇰
Danish
🇳🇴
Norwegian
🇫🇮
Finnish
🇪🇪
Estonian
🇱🇹
Lithuanian
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Slovak
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Croatian
🇸🇮
Slovenian
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Turkish
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Vietnamese
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Indonesian

Cross-Language Examples

Input (German)Rechnung_Firma_XYZ.pdf
Output (English)2024-03-15_Company_XYZ_Invoice.pdf
Input (Spanish)documento_escaneado.pdf
Output (Spanish)2024-03-15_Contrato_Lopez_NDA.pdf
Input (French)facture_mars.pdf
Output (English)2024-03_Dupont_SA_Invoice_1250.pdf

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