John Godley

<p>Enhances the WordPress media library by allowing you to rename the underlying media files. Any change to a media item’s title will result in the media filename also being changed.</p>
<p>See the screenshot for more details of where to rename media files.</p>
<p>Note that all thumbnails will also be renamed. If you are using a caching plugin, such as WP Super Cache, then you will need to clear your cache so that any references are updated. This plugin does not update existing direct links to files (links inside a WordPress gallery will change).</p>


Rename Media

Rename underlying media files from the WordPress media management interface

Jordy Meow

<p><strong>Media File Renamer is the smart, AI-powered solution for renaming your WordPress media files.</strong> It automatically gives your media files and their metadata (Title, ALT Text, Description) clean, SEO-friendly names. Whether you’re uploading new files or updating your entire media library, this plugin makes it easy.</p>
<p>It’s the perfect companion to <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/seo-engine/" rel="ugc">SEO Engine</a> for a complete SEO workflow! Explore <a href="https://meowapps.com/media-file-renamer/" rel="nofollow ugc">our official site</a> to get started.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p>🤖 <strong>AI-Powered Renaming</strong><br />
Use AI Vision to analyze your images and generate meaningful filenames automatically. Smart suggestions help you pick the best name every time.</p>
<p>📁 <strong>Bulk Operations</strong><br />
Rename your entire media library at once, or work through files one by one. Filter by status (Pending, Renamed, Locked) to stay organized.</p>
<p>🔄 <strong>Metadata Sync</strong><br />
Automatically update Title, ALT Text, Caption, and Description after renaming. Keep everything consistent without the manual work.</p>
<p>🔒 <strong>Lock System</strong><br />
Lock files to prevent accidental renaming. Auto-lock after manual or automatic renames for extra safety.</p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<p>Media File Renamer is compatible with a wide range of WordPress features and plugins, including support for Retina and WebP images, re-scaled images from WP 5.3 onwards, PDF Thumbnails, UTF8 files, and optimized images. It handles various encoding types, ensuring your media library is always organized. Some page builders like Avia Layout Builder may limit renaming due to encryption.</p>
<h3>Pro Version</h3>
<p>In the <a href="https://meowapps.com/media-file-renamer/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro Version</a>, you’ll find many exciting features, like AI Vision and Suggestions for smart renaming, and anonymize your files for extra privacy. Easily move files across directories in bulk, sync metadata such as ALT texts and titles, and even number your files for better organization.</p>
<h3>Important</h3>
<p>Renaming or moving files can be risky, so it’s vital to take precautions and make a backup before using Media File Renamer. Start by renaming files individually to ensure page references update correctly, as some plugins might interfere with the process. If issues arise post-renaming, try clearing your cache to fix outdated references. Still facing problems? Use the Undo feature to revert filenames. For further assistance, visit our <a href="https://meowapps.com/media-file-renamer/issues/" rel="nofollow ugc">support page</a>.</p>
<h3>A Simpler Plugin</h3>
<p>If you only need a simple field to modify the filename, you can also try <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/phoenix-media-rename" rel="ugc">Phoenix Media Rename</a>. It’s simpler, and just does that. Yes, we are friends!</p>


Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)


How come I'm just now learning about this plugin?  It's an essential tool if you purchase and download images, like iStockPhoto.   These photos will have a filename like: istock-123456789.jpg.  We have been renaming them manually before uploading and usually some on our team will skip this step and upload with the original filename.  Not good for SEO.  Also ALT tags don't get properly edited.



Quite simply this plugin will take that iStock photo and use it's EXIF description, which is usually excellent for SEO, and use that to rename the filename, ALT tag, and Caption.   Automatically!  For FREE! 



 The above works great, we're still learning.  Manual mode is a bit confusing.  It appears that manually changing the filename will automatically update the Title but not the Alt tag.  That has to be changed... um... manually.



A great product, I wish I knew about this years ago!


An essential must-have if you purchase online images


Especialmente útil si manejas un gran número de archivos.


Muy buen plugin

Great

Rename filenames and media metadata for SEO and tidiness. Using AI, manually, in bulk, or in so many other ways!

Rename Media vs Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)