Rename a JPG
Rename a JPG file (and batches of them) in the browser. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Drop a file here, or click to browse
Files never leave your device
Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Rename a JPG
- 1. Upload your JPG (or several). Drop one or more JPEG files into the input pane. The image bytes themselves are left completely untouched, only the file name changes.
- 2. Type the new name. Enter New name (without extension), such as sunset, in the text field. The .jpg extension is added automatically to match the original file type.
- 3. Download the renamed file. Click process and download the result. The output is byte-for-byte the same image as the input, just saved under the name you chose.
When to use Rename a JPG
Rename a JPG changes a JPEG's file name, including across a batch of files, without touching a single pixel of the image data. It solves the annoyance of camera-generated file names like IMG_4821.jpg when you want something descriptive instead.
- Cleaning up camera file names. A folder of photos named IMG_4821.jpg through IMG_4830.jpg needs readable names like sunset-1.jpg through sunset-10.jpg before uploading them to a photo album or website.
- Matching a naming convention. A team or CMS expects uploaded images to follow a specific naming pattern, and renaming files before upload avoids having the system reject or misfile them.
- Preparing files for a bulk upload. Several JPEGs need consistent, predictable file names before they are dragged into a bulk uploader that sorts or displays files alphabetically by name.
Examples
Rename
Input
IMG_4821.jpg + name “sunset”
Output
sunset.jpg: byte-for-byte the same image
About the Rename a JPG tool
Rename a JPG runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Rename a JPG file (and batches of them) in the browser. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's JPG Tools section, 145 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with the New name (without extension) setting, and the result refreshes the moment you change it. The finished file is put together in browser memory and saved with the Download button, so it never touches a server on the way to your disk. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rename a JPG free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
Which files does Rename a JPG accept?
It accepts JPG and JPEG photos. There is no file size cap imposed by a server; very large files are limited only by your device's memory.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I save the output?
Click the Download button once the result is ready. The file is built in your browser's memory and handed straight to your downloads folder, without passing through a server.