The document is untouched
Only the filename changes. The pages, text and layout of the PDF are left exactly as they were.
Rename PDF files. In seconds.
A free PDF renamer that runs in your browser. Choose a PDF, type a new name, and save. The document is never altered and nothing is uploaded.
…or drag your PDFs in
Batch tools change every PDF at once
Document tools
Reads each PDF's embedded title on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Edit the names
Renumber
Renames every PDF to a number. Leave the base name blank for just 1, 2, 3…
Some PDFs share the same name. They'll be numbered in the download so none is lost.
One or more files use an executable type (like .exe or .bat). Windows or your browser may warn that the download is unsafe.
Features
Built for renaming PDFs
Batch rename PDFs
Number a stack of invoices 1, 2, 3, or add a prefix like 2026- to every statement at once.
Use the document title
Reads the title saved inside each PDF and uses it as the file name, so document(3).pdf becomes its real title.
Private by design
PDFs are processed locally and never uploaded, which matters for invoices, contracts and statements.
Undo your changes
Batch edits have an Undo button that steps back one change at a time, so it is easy to experiment.
Free, no account
No sign-up, no upload, no limits.
How it works
How to rename a PDF
- 1
Choose your PDFs
Click the button or drag PDF files in. One or a whole batch.
- 2
Type the new name
Edit the name in the box. The .pdf extension is kept unless you change it.
- 3
Save it
Download the renamed copies or save them straight to a folder. Your originals stay untouched.
About
A free online PDF renamer
renameafile is a free PDF renamer. Downloads and scanners hand you PDFs with names like document(3).pdf or scan0001.pdf that are impossible to find later. Open them here, type a clear name such as 2026-Invoice-Acme.pdf, and save a clean copy. The original is left untouched and the contents of the PDF are never changed. Only the filename is different.
Because it runs entirely in your browser, your documents are never uploaded. That privacy matters for invoices, bank statements, contracts and anything else you would rather not send to a server, and it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Rename a batch of PDFs at once
Use the batch tools to number a set of files 1, 2, 3, add a prefix or suffix like a year or a client name, change the letter case, or find and replace text across every filename. This tool renames PDFs only. It does not merge, split or edit them, so the documents themselves are always safe.
Rename a PDF to its own title
Many PDFs carry a title inside them that is different from the file name. "Use document title" reads that embedded title on your device and uses it as the file name, so a download called document(3).pdf can become its real title in one click. It reads the title locally and skips any file that does not have one, and nothing is uploaded.
Common uses
Tidy up any PDFs
Invoices & receipts
Turn invoice_final_2.pdf into 2026-03-Acme-Invoice.pdf.
Scanned documents
Rename scan0001.pdf to something you can actually search for.
Statements
Number a year of bank statements 01 to 12 in one batch.
Ebooks & reports
Add the author or title as a prefix across a whole shelf.
FAQ
Questions about renaming PDFs
How do I rename a PDF file?
Choose the PDF, type the new name in the box, and save it. You can download the renamed copy or save it straight to a folder, and the .pdf extension is kept automatically.
Does renaming change the PDF?
No. Only the filename changes. The pages, text and contents of the PDF are left exactly as they were, so nothing inside the document is altered.
Can I rename many PDFs at once?
Yes. Add a whole set of PDFs, then use the batch tools to number them 1, 2, 3, add a prefix or suffix, change the letter case, or find and replace text across every filename.
Can I rename a PDF to its title?
Yes. "Use document title" reads the title embedded in each PDF on your device and uses it as the file name. It works whenever a PDF has a title set, skips any that do not, and never uploads the file.
Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser: PDFs are read, renamed, and saved back to your device. Nothing is sent to a server, which matters for invoices, statements and other private documents.
Can I merge or split PDFs here?
No. This tool only renames PDF files, it does not merge, split or edit them. The contents are never changed, only the filename.
Can I rename scanned PDFs?
Yes. A scanned document is just a PDF, so you can rename it like any other, for example from scan0001.pdf to a clear name like Invoice-March.pdf.
Is the PDF renamer free?
Yes. No account, no limits, no upload.