How to smartsave – rename pdfs
- Select or drop your PDFs and images — or, on a computer, open a whole folder.
- Check the suggested names (date, document type, name and number) and edit any you like.
- Download the renamed files as a ZIP, or rename them right inside the folder.
Frequently asked questions
How does SmartSave choose a name?
It reads the text on the first pages — or recognizes it with OCR for scans and photos — then finds the document date, the kind of document (invoice, receipt, lab report, prescription, bank statement, letter, certificate, CV…), who it's from or about, and any invoice or receipt number.
What does a SmartSave name look like?
By default 2026-11-03_Invoice_Acme-Trading_INV-1042.pdf: date first so files sort in time order, then the type and name. You can put the type or name first instead, or use spaces for a more readable style.
Are my documents uploaded?
No. Text reading and OCR both run in your browser, so invoices, medical reports and statements never leave your device.
Does renaming change the file?
No. Only the name changes — the content, quality and size of every PDF and image stay exactly the same.
Can it rename files inside a folder?
Yes, in Chrome and Edge on a computer. Choose “Rename files in a folder”, review the names and they're renamed in place. Other browsers download the renamed files as a ZIP.
Which dates does it use?
The date printed on the document (issue, invoice or report date), skipping birth and due dates. If there is none, it uses the PDF's creation date, then the file's own date.