NameQuick on Mac and Windows
Which NameQuick 3 features, AI modes and file formats work on Mac and on Windows, and the few real differences: local models, tags, requirements and the installer.
NameQuick is the app that renames files based on their content, for Mac and Windows. NameQuick 3 is one app on both platforms, so nearly everything works the same. This page lists what is shared and the few things that differ. Last checked September 28, 2026, for NameQuick 3.0.x.
What works the same on Mac and Windows#
| Area | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| AI modes | Managed, or Self-Managed with your own cloud key | Managed, or Self-Managed with your own cloud key |
| Local models | Ollama, LM Studio and MLX | Ollama and LM Studio |
| Smart Rename and Presets | Yes | Yes |
| Watch Folders, with Review before anything is applied | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Organize (Managed and supported cloud providers, not local models) | Yes | Yes |
| Rules: move, tag, color label, adjust dates, archive, trash | Yes | Yes |
| History with undo where possible | Yes | Yes |
| Find duplicates (byte-for-byte, you confirm before anything moves) | Yes | Yes |
| Content Search, with an index built on your computer | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | Same list | Same list |
| App language | English, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese | English, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese |
| Managed trial | 100 free renames: 30 in the app without a card or time limit, then 70 more and a 14-day trial when you choose a plan and add a card | Same |
| Self-Managed trial | 30 renames, no card, no time limit | Same |
Plans and prices are the same on both platforms. See License and credits for how they work.
Where Mac and Windows differ#
| Topic | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | macOS 11 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon | Windows on x64 processors. There is no ARM64 installer. |
| On-device MLX models | Yes, on Apple Silicon | Not available. Use Ollama or LM Studio for a local model. |
| Tags and comments | Written to Finder | Written to file properties. Skipped for PDF, PNG and plain text files. |
| Color labels | Stored in NameQuick's library and also shown in Finder | Stored in NameQuick's library |
| The trash action in Rules | Moves the file to the Trash | Moves the file to the Recycle Bin |
| Closing the window | NameQuick keeps running and keeps watching your folders | NameQuick quits, so minimize the window to keep watching |
| First install | Opens normally | The installer isn't code-signed yet, so SmartScreen shows a warning first |
If Windows shows a warning
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen shows a blue Windows protected your PC screen the first time you open the installer, because Windows doesn't recognize the publisher. Click More info, then Run anyway. The Quick Start has the steps and what to do if the Run anyway button is missing.
Common questions#
Does NameQuick work on Windows?
Yes. NameQuick for Windows has been publicly downloadable since August 13, 2026, and NameQuick 3 is one app for Mac and Windows. Download it from the Choose your download.
Which AI modes are available on Windows?
Both. Managed uses NameQuick's own AI with EU-routed processing. Self-Managed uses your own cloud API key, or a local model through Ollama or LM Studio. See API keys and Local AI models.
Can I try it on Windows before paying?
Yes. The Self-Managed trial gives you 30 renames with no card and no time limit, using your own API key or a local model. The Managed offer includes 100 free renames: 30 in the app without a card or time limit, then 70 more and a 14-day trial when you choose a plan and add a card.
Are the file formats the same on both?
Yes. Both platforms accept the same file extensions. Which of them can be read also depends on your AI setup, as described in Supported file formats.