What's new in NameQuick

Renames that got stuck after an interrupted run carry on again.

Release date: 2026-10-23

A rename pack now includes the Assistant.

Release date: 2026-10-22

Stop now stops a watched folder's whole queue.

Release date: 2026-10-21

On Windows, a file that was open in another app no longer comes back as "couldn't be named" after you choose other files.

Release date: 2026-10-19

On a Mac, NameQuick can now sort a folder of files into new folders.

Release date: 2026-10-18

A rename pack bought on namequick.app now always shows up in the app, and a watched folder tells you plainly when a scan has found new files.

Release date: 2026-10-17

The Assistant no longer goes in circles: it asks a question once, doesn't ask where something is in your documents, and changes the Preset you already have instead of making a second one.

Release date: 2026-10-17

Before you say yes to a Rule from the Assistant, its card now shows which of your own files it would move and where.

Release date: 2026-10-17

A scan that reuses a file name is now renamed in every case, also when it arrives seconds after NameQuick renamed the previous one, or under a name that was renamed before your last update.

Release date: 2026-10-16

A watched folder now renames a new file even when it arrives under a name NameQuick gave up a few days earlier, which is what scanners that number their files do.

Release date: 2026-10-16

On a Mac, Quick Rename is now one sheet for every kind of rename, and you finish a file that needs you by typing its name.

Release date: 2026-10-16

Review now sorts what's waiting into a few decisions, setup gets you to your first names with fewer detours, and on Windows a rename on a USB stick or SD card no longer shows as failed.

Release date: 2026-10-15

The free renames reach more people, and the sheet you see when they're used up counts every file that's waiting.

Release date: 2026-10-13

Running out of renames is easier to get past.

Release date: 2026-10-13

Fix name answers sooner during setup, and searching All Files no longer returns every file when your search word is part of your user folder's name.

Release date: 2026-10-11

After trying NameQuick with the sample files, All Files invites your own files instead of listing the demo copies, and the end of setup looks cleaner.

Release date: 2026-10-10

Setup now welcomes your whole pile, an undone rename shows the file as Untouched again, and setup moves on after renaming even while its window is in the background.

Release date: 2026-10-10

After setup, All Files opens on the files you just renamed, the rest of a big pile waits there ready to rename, and a run that stops always says why and what to do next.

Release date: 2026-10-09

Watching a folder now asks about the files already in it, on-device AI that stops answering pauses the run instead of failing it, and on Mac, names follow your Preset's example more closely.

Release date: 2026-10-09

A card trial when your free renames run out, a faster Fix name chat during setup, and a clearer way to save Presets that file into folders.

Release date: 2026-10-06

Rename packs, a clearer view of how many renames you have left, and fixes for files that move.

Release date: 2026-10-06

Smoother first setup, Presets with whole-name rules work again

The email code, sign-in and first files are easier to get through, and on-device setup can start on the cloud AI while the model downloads.

Start with your files, try Managed without a card

The new setup walks you through your first rename, and 30 free Managed renames need only a verified email.

Model choice sticks, custom providers save API keys correctly

Your model and reasoning effort stay selected across provider switches and restarts.

Content search retries skipped files and flags an incomplete index

Old Mac app migrations also carry over more Preset content, rules and prompts.

Smart Rename suggests names more reliably, dates use YYYY-MM-DD

Smart Rename now picks a filename from the visible content and file type.

Japanese support and clearer Self-Managed purchase recovery

A pending checkout can be reopened or cancelled instead of starting over.

Fixes for watched folders, Preset tests, local AI startup and trials

Watched folders recognize newly arrived files that carry older dates.

Smart Rename follows your selection, plus Preset and Review fixes

A watched folder's Preset no longer overrides the mode you pick for a manual rename.

Self-Managed activation no longer gets stuck on a used device slot

If the device slot is in use, NameQuick explains it and offers to manage activations.

Requests with your own OpenAI key ask OpenAI not to store them

Every OpenAI request now sends store: false, so it is not kept in your request logs.

Watched folders keep their preset when migrating from the old Mac app

A folder whose preset cannot be imported is skipped and reported, not switched to Smart Rename.

Suggested names get Apply, Keep and inline editing; Space to peek

Billing refusals now say why instead of reporting that you are offline.

Anonymous usage reporting is attributed correctly again

Builds 3.0.0 to 3.0.4 sent their usage counts to the previous project; what is reported is unchanged.

New installs start on Smart Rename, Intel Macs explain the missing engine

The built-in local engine needs Apple Silicon, and Intel Macs now point to Ollama, LM Studio or a cloud provider.

File list loads as you scroll, update notes in your language

The update banner no longer slides under the macOS window buttons, and usage reporting works again.

Every Self-Managed purchase link opens checkout in one click

Settings and Billing now talk about renames and licences for Self-Managed accounts, not credit usage.

Fixes for Self-Managed trials and managed subscribers

Managed subscribers are never asked for an API key, and a spent trial stops cleanly.

NameQuick 3: rebuilt Mac app, one version number on Mac and Windows

Same licence and subscription, and your Presets, watch folders and rules come with you.

Find duplicates.

The Assistant can now do the work. Ask in plain language and it reads your library and selection, proposes renames you approve before anything…

More resilient Watch Folders after network shares reconnect.

Fixed Watch Folders applying the wrong naming instructions. Files processed again now keep the folder’s assigned Smart Rename or custom prompt…

Safer Watch Folders on network drives.

Smoother processing for PDF batches. NameQuick now prepares PDFs for AI in the background and uses less memory, keeping the app responsive when you…

Fixed Managed plan prices switching to dollars.

Fixed delayed cloud updates renaming files a second time. Late updates from Google Drive and other synced folders no longer replace the name created…

Settings, redesigned.

Big folders, much faster. Adding and rescanning large folders is dramatically quicker — files are indexed in bulk, and unchanged folders no longer…

Review unavailable files in one place.

Watch Folder problems no longer fail silently. If file indexing cannot start, NameQuick now explains that Watch Folders are not being checked and…

See what changed before you update.

Update notes are carried with every release, so future updates always tell you what they bring.

NameQuick now checks for updates shortly after launch and shows a banner when a new version is ready — no need to check manually.

"Check for Updates…" in the menu now takes you straight to the Updates section with the check running.

Email intake: step-by-step app-password setup guides, visible autopilot status, notifications when a message needs your attention, and a pause control.

Smoother run animation: the capsule reveal no longer stutters during a rename run.

Maintenance release.

Verifies the automatic update path end-to-end (this is the first release delivered through the in-app updater).

First public release of the new NameQuick desktop app for Windows and macOS.

AI-powered file renaming: drop files or watch folders, review suggested names, apply with one click — with full undo.

Cloud API keys are checked before you rely on them.

Clearer status for automatically adjusted names. When NameQuick adds a counter or shortens a name to avoid a conflict, the file now appears as…

Introducing cloud-storage Watch Folders.

Choose what happens to files already in a large Watch Folder. NameQuick counts supported files without downloading them, then lets you rename…

See when a rule only partly applies.

Fixed rules being skipped after some renames. Finder tags, comments, color labels, and file dates now apply when you approve a file in Review or use…

More reliable MLX model downloads.

Fixed MLX getting stuck after a model failed to load. Check again now attempts to load the model instead of returning to the same blocked state, with…

Get a better starting point for photo batches.

Use less memory when MLX is idle. The built-in MLX model now unloads after five minutes by default and loads again for your next rename. Choose five…

Organize: sort a folder and name every file in one pass.

Choose what names Organize uses. In Settings → Processing, pick Smart Rename, a saved prompt, or one of your naming templates.

Introducing Quick Organize for messy folders.

Choose how Quick Organize names your files. Use Smart Rename, your default prompt, a selected prompt, or a naming template from the Organize settings.

Introducing Quick Organize for messy folders.

Choose how Quick Organize names your files. Use Smart Rename, your default prompt, a selected prompt, or a naming template from the Organize settings.

Clearer recovery when local AI cannot start.

Faster feedback when local AI setup is blocked. Processing now stops promptly and keeps an actionable error in Review when a required local provider…

Fixed NameQuick becoming unresponsive after setup.

The main workspace and toolbar now open reliably when onboarding finishes.

Clearer progress while NameQuick checks your access.

Fixed managed-license checks getting stuck at launch. NameQuick now opens normally when access is valid, preserves eligible offline access, or shows…

Clearer duplicate cleanup results.

Fixed incorrect totals for similar images. Duplicate Detection now includes reviewed similar-image groups in its group and reclaimable-space totals.

Turn incoming email attachments into organized files.

See what NameQuick has done for you. The new Stats dashboard shows your lifetime renames, estimated time saved, recent activity, and how your files…

Turn incoming email attachments into organized files.

See what NameQuick has done for you. The new Stats dashboard shows your lifetime renames, estimated time saved, recent activity, and how your files…

Quick Rename now works in the main window.

Review is now a decision workbench. A persistent queue groups items needing attention, opens focused evidence and actions, supports saving individual…

Optional beta updates.

Simpler AI setup. First-run AI setup now walks through one decision at a time, keeps local model setup clearer, and makes background downloads easier…

Stop and clear a stuck queue.

Clearer Managed trial unlocks. When a trial has ended and unlocking Managed AI will charge now, NameQuick now confirms the charge before continuing.

Turn a Quick Process correction into a preset.

Sample files in the first-run library. Fresh installs now show a small demo when there are no files yet, so you can see how rename previews work…

Drop-to-rename first run.

Undo support for sidebar folder moves. Files moved by dropping them onto sidebar folders now appear in Recent Renames and can be moved back from the…

Clearer payment recovery for Managed subscriptions.

More responsive license refresh. The Refresh button in Settings now shows when NameQuick is checking your license, so it is clearer that your request…

Fixed Self-Managed trial activation getting stuck after checkout.

Fixed unclear recovery when activation cannot be confirmed. Settings now points you back to the right activation step instead of making a…

Fixed paid upgrades from trials getting stuck.

Fixed Self-Managed upgrade sheets closing unexpectedly. Upgrading from a Self-Managed trial now keeps the upgrade sheet open when your trial state…

Clearer MLX runtime setup.

Clearer empty Watch Folder state. The sidebar now says No folders when no watched folders are configured, and file locations are easier for help and…

Camera metadata for templates, custom prompts, and rules.

Faster, clearer MLX model installs. MLX model downloads now show more accurate progress, speed, and ETA, download large model files in parallel, and…

Updated Managed credit tiers.

Clearer self-managed wording. Trial, upgrade, and account surfaces now use simpler wording around self-managed access and Managed subscriptions.

More practical template presets.

More focused rule templates. Rule starters now cover common document routing needs like statements, invoices, receipts, admin documents, insurance…

More practical template presets.

More focused rule templates. Rule starters now cover common document routing needs like statements, invoices, receipts, admin documents, insurance…

Review hold for automatic renames.

Move-back actions for rule-organized files. Recent Renames now shows files moved, trashed, or archived by rules, with Move back or Put back actions…

New rule templates for common document workflows.

Apple-native document support for AI renaming. Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and RTFD files can now be read for naming workflows instead of being treated…

Apply saved rules to files that are already in watched folders.

Choose whether a move rule renames a file or moves it into a folder. The rules editor now makes this choice explicit, which helps destinations such…

Search inside file contents.

Clearer content search progress. Rebuilding, updating, and cleaning the content index now show visible status in Settings and the main window, so you…

Trial credits now behave correctly for Self-Managed batches.

Local Gemma custom prompts are steadier on CPU-only Macs. NameQuick now avoids a heavier local-model path when custom prompts run without GPU…

Quick Process now handles one-off folders and files.

New rename mode menu. Choose Rename automatically or Review before renaming from the main toolbar More menu before starting the next batch.

More reliable Self-Managed license recovery.

Clearer device-limit recovery. When a license needs a device slot freed up, NameQuick now keeps the right recovery state visible instead of getting…

Local model cleanup.

Smarter local model recommendations. NameQuick now groups local models by how well they fit everyday renaming, images, scanned PDFs, and advanced…

Improved custom prompts with local AI providers.

Polished local AI controls. The active provider card and process mode menu now feel clearer and more consistent.

Fixed startup for some self-managed license users.

Improved repair guidance for self-managed licenses. When a license reaches its device limit, NameQuick now keeps the account correctly recognized as…

Fixed managed Gemini processing for images and documents.

Improved error guidance for provider request problems. When a provider rejects a request format, NameQuick now explains that updating the app or…

Made credit updates more reliable for paid plans.

Improved credit status during account setup. Trial and paid-plan setup now keep showing the right setup state while NameQuick finishes checking your…

A clearer AI provider settings experience.

Better recovery help for local AI providers. When LM Studio, Ollama, or MLX needs attention, NameQuick now shows focused next steps and support…

Improved custom prompts with local AI providers.

Fixed confusing local AI filename failures. When a local provider cannot return a usable filename, NameQuick now shows a clearer problem instead of…

Improved license recovery after reinstalling NameQuick.

Made trial activation more reliable. NameQuick now checks existing account access more consistently before asking you to start checkout again.

Made subscription sign-in more reliable.

Improved account checks after checkout. Returning to the app after starting a managed AI trial now handles existing account access more carefully.

Made saved templates more reliable.

Improved template syncing with Finder Quick Actions. Templates used from Finder now stay better aligned with the ones you saved in the app.

Added shareable processing reports.

Added clearer processing issue cards. NameQuick now groups processing problems into easier-to-scan cards with clearer labels and next steps.

Added stronger control for keeping MLX models loaded.

Made local model wording easier to understand. MLX controls now use familiar language like “Load model,” “Unload model,” and “Keep model loaded,”…

Added an Audit log for rename runs.

Added clearer field review for templates. Template tests now highlight which extracted details look confident and which ones may need a closer look…

Added stronger local AI setup and loading.

Added recovery guidance when file details are missing. When a rename request needs information that is not visible in the file, NameQuick can now…

Added a more dependable local AI runtime package.

Made local AI readiness easier to understand. NameQuick now separates setup, start, model, and runtime health states so the app can point you to the…

Refreshed the installer artwork.

Made MLX local model readiness easier to control. NameQuick now has clearer Start, Stop, and Keep Ready behavior, and avoids starting the runtime…

Fixed a release packaging issue that could make the app look damaged after download.

Fixed website downloads that could return a tiny invalid disk image. Download links now resolve to a valid DMG payload.

Fixed watch-folder cases where real arrivals could be skipped as too old.

Fixed reconciliation edge cases during monitor stop and restart cycles. Deferred scans and replay behavior now converge more reliably.

Managed plan upgrades now feel more direct and clearer.

Account, license, and access state stay in sync more reliably. Startup, checkout, restore, and relaunch flows are less likely to leave the app…

Improved account and license syncing reliability.

Existing paid access restores more consistently. Subscription state, customer lookups, and usage syncing now run through the updated licensing flow.

License and access state now recover more cleanly after checkout, restore, and relaunch.

BYOK access feels more reliable across trial and paid states. The app now keeps the right access path and avoids drifting into the wrong upgrade or…

A new onboarding flow helps you get to your first working setup faster.

Build custom prompts and templates in chat. You can now create and refine naming setups through a more conversational chat-first flow instead of…

A new onboarding flow helps you get to your first working setup faster.

Build custom prompts and templates in chat. You can now create and refine naming setups through a more conversational chat-first flow instead of…

Metadata results are now more consistent across AI providers.

The update banner now includes a full "What's New" view. You can expand details in-app, review highlights, and choose to install now or be reminded…

Visual pattern builder with drag-and-drop chips that show exactly how your filename will look

Per-field separators so you can mix dashes, underscores, and spaces however you need

Fixed a license logging crash when disk space is low by serializing writes on an actor and gating the HUD to foreground state.

OpenRouter is now available as a BYOK provider.

Presets sort alphabetically. The Presets list (formerly "Custom Prompts") now sorts A–Z by default for easier browsing.

BYOK trial email login works reliably.

We now recognize trial entitlements even without an active subscription, so your BYOK trial email won’t get rejected.

BYOK license no longer lost after Keychain hiccups.

Offline startup works with newer subscription plans. No longer requires an internet connection on every launch.

Per-field required/optional settings.

In-app update notifications. A banner now appears when an update is available, with quick access to install or view the changelog.

German language support.

Credit tracking is more reliable across app restarts. Fixed an issue where credit usage could be lost or reset unexpectedly when the app restarted…

Local text-only models now work with text PDFs.

Quick access to support email. Help menu and Settings now include direct links to reach support.

Subscription credits now display correctly.

Shift-click selection works reliably. File table selection range now behaves correctly when shift-clicking.

Subscription credits now display correctly.

Fixed an issue where some subscription customers saw 0 credits available despite having an active plan.

Local model downloads in Settings – Local Providers now list recommended Ollama and LM Studio models with hardware guidance and quick download or copy actions.

More reliable local model output – Local prompts now enforce template rules so assembled filenames match transformed fields, and JSON/fenced…

Instant Search – Press ⌘F to search across all settings.

Keyboard Navigation – Use ⌘1 through ⌘6 to jump to any category instantly.

Try NameQuick Free with Your Own API Key – New users can now try NameQuick free for 14 days using their own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama API key.

Subscription Trials for New Customers – If you prefer not to use your own API key, you can now start a free trial of our managed AI service. Existing…

- Fixed an issue where template-based renaming could produce generic filenames like _.pdf instead of extracting meaningful names from your documents.

Templates now reliably capture the fields you've defined.

- Fixed a rare issue where subscription credits could stay “stuck” on a device after your billing period renewed or your plan changed.

- Fixed an issue where custom prompts that analyze screenshots or images would sometimes ignore the visual content and only consider text. These…

Added sorting options to the toolbar.

Fixed an issue where custom separators in naming patterns (like dashes, underscores, or spaces) could be lost when reopening or duplicating a…

Fixed custom separators with spaces (like " - ") being stripped down to just the character (e.g., "-").

Fixed filename patterns dropping custom literal text. Any static words you add (e.g., "Test") now stay in the assembled filename alongside your…

Fixed issue where duplicate files could incorrectly receive the same AI-generated name as a previously processed file.

Fixed template preview incorrectly showing "Could not extract" errors when fields were actually extracted successfully.

Improved reliability for managed AI processing.

Added recovery handling for corrupted template files with a clear warning when detected.

Fixed an issue where auto-processing with Custom Prompts would ignore document content, resulting in poor rename quality.

Fixed a bug where Custom Prompts created in earlier versions weren't visible after updating to v2.10.00 or v2.10.01.

Your prompts are automatically restored on launch.

Fixed an issue where some users were shown the onboarding flow again after restarting the app, even though they had already completed it.

Another small bug fix for subscription users.

Small bug fix for subscription users.

Small fixes and improvements

Fix: resolves a rare freeze on macOS Sonoma where the sidebar repeatedly hid and showed, spiking CPU and stalling the app.

NameQuick now opens and stays responsive.

Smarter duplicate-name handling: when a target filename already exists, NameQuick now automatically appends a counter (e.g., ” (2)“) and completes the rename, instead of showing a”file already exists” error.

Gemini model updates (current + compatible): the selector now shows the latest 2.5 and 2.0 language models that work with NameQuick’s generateContent…

Implemented a bug fix focusing on size limitations experienced by a user

Some crash fixes

Large PDF uploads are now processed reliably without memory spikes.

Fixed vertical overflow issues in the Settings view for improved layout and accessibility

Drag to reorder folders in the sidebar

Exclude Subfolders now sticks reliably

Per‑folder subfolder control: include or exclude subfolders for each watch folder from the sidebar context menu.

Right‑click a watch folder in the sidebar → toggle “Include Subfolders”.

Added a global Clean filenames toggle under Preferences → General & Permissions → Defaults.

Updated the rename preview and documentation to call out the exact cleanup rules so teams know what stays and what goes before uploading files.

Drag & Drop and Global Shortcut : Both operations now consistently apply prefixes and suffixes.

Settings Window Responsiveness : Fixed layout overflow issues at compact window widths.

Claude BYOK pacing – Batch rename jobs automatically throttle requests so you can push more files without tripping Anthropic’s burst limits or seeing 429 errors.

Managed prompt creation – Fixed a crash that occurred when Managed (Plug & Play) subscribers pressed “New Prompt.” The add/edit form now opens inline…

Fixed false routing in subscription mode

License activation no longer crashes.

Connectivity validation keeps running. Skipping a recent success no longer refreshes the cache, so periodic checks still execute and catch…

Custom prompts moved to Processing settings.

Crash on launch eliminated. The Accessibility relaunch prompt now always runs on the main actor, so fresh installs and permission changes no longer…

Quick actions stay visible even before you select files.

The floating process bar no longer disappears when you load a batch, making it obvious how to kick off renames and when actions are disabled versus…

Never fall back to BYOK for managed accounts.

Clear warning and logging when service is offline. You’ll see a brief “Managed AI is temporarily offline…” banner if we’re working from cached…

Adaptive menu bar icon – The menu bar symbol now respects light and dark appearances, keeping contrast consistent even when the system theme switches mid-session.

Quickly hide the menu bar icon – Added a Show Menu Bar Icon toggle in Appearance and General settings so you can run NameQuick without the…

## Features

## Fixes

New queue management popover – Introducing a dedicated queue popover where you can view all your queued rename files.

Editing made stable – Fixed an issue where the app would crash when trying to edit your default naming template. You can now safely customize all…

Redesigned for macOS Tahoe – Beautiful new user interface optimized for Apple’s latest macOS, with modern visual refinements throughout the app.

Vector artists rejoice – Drop in AI, SVG, or EPS files and NameQuick will import, preview, and rename them just like your photos.

Before Rename : Rules evaluate files as they enter watch folders, perfect for initial routing and organization

After Rename : Rules can run again after AI completes renaming, allowing you to organize files based on their final names

## Features

## Fixes

v2.0.19 — Create Your Own

Your naming rules, automated.

All‑new onboarding flow with just‑in‑time prompts and a faster path to your first rename.

Undo renames from grid view, list view, and the Mac menu bar.

Email login: Addresses like name+tag@domain.com now work as expected.

No more login Keychain prompts when viewing AI settings.

Smoother settings experience with non‑interactive Keychain reads.

Templates (Claude): Reliable structured output with consistent results.

OpenAI schema: Fixes rare “type: None” error in structured output.

New: You can now rename Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX) .

BYOK: Claude (Anthropic) joins the lineup with native PDF + image analysis and explicit model selection.

Various improvements and bug fixes

Various improvements and bug fixes

Various improvements and bug fixes

Various improvements and bug fixes

Various improvements and bug fixes

Credits now properly refresh when your subscription billing cycle renews.

Cached credit data is now automatically invalidated when a new billing period begins, ensuring you always see your current balance.

NameQuick 2.0.43 —

Smoother BYOK licensing

NameQuick

2.0.42 — Reliable renames on macOS 26.1