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Rename PDF
Rename PDF builds a new filename for a document using metadata patterns: original name, page count, date and time. Instead of typing names by hand for a batch of exports, you define one pattern and every file follows it.
How to use Rename PDF
- Upload the PDF you want renamed.
- Compose a pattern with the available placeholders such as [name], [pages] and [date].
- Process the file; the download is written with the generated name.
Where Rename PDF is useful
- Standardising downloaded statements to include the statement date.
- Appending page counts to scanned archives for quick identification.
- Producing predictable filenames for automated filing systems.
Formats, algorithms and limits
Placeholders are replaced at run time: [name] is the original filename without its extension, [pages] is the total page count and [date] is the current date in ISO form. The document content is copied unchanged, so only the output filename differs.
Troubleshooting and honest limits
- Keep a date placeholder first if you want files to sort chronologically in a folder.
- Avoid characters that some operating systems reject in filenames, such as slash or colon.
- Rename a copy rather than the only version if the original name carries information you still need.
Frequently asked questions
Which placeholders can I use?
The pattern supports [name] for the original filename, [pages] for the page count and [date] for today's date, combined with any fixed text you want.
Does renaming change the document?
No. The file content is identical; only the name of the downloaded file changes.
Can I rename many files at once?
Run each file through the tool with the same pattern — names come out consistent because the placeholders adapt per file.
Why does my file still have the old name?
Check the browser download settings; some browsers keep the server-provided name. The downloaded file itself carries the generated name when saved.
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Page written and reviewed by the FreeConvertio engineering team on 2026-10-14. Rename PDF runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no account and no daily limits.