Auto Rename & Organize Downloads

1. About the Extension

Auto Rename & Organize Downloads is a powerful Chrome extension that automatically renames your downloaded files and organizes them into smart folder structures — all based on customizable rules you define.

Whether you're downloading images for a design project, collecting documents for research, or saving files from multiple websites — this extension ensures every file is named consistently and saved exactly where you want it.

• Auto-numbering files with sequential counters (01, 02, 03...)
• Variations mode — cycle through sub-letters (A, B, C...) before incrementing
• Appending website names, dates, or custom text to filenames
• Add random words from a custom list to filenames
• Organizing downloads into folders by type (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, Archives, Code, Programs)
• Organizing downloads into folders by website name or date
• "New Folder" button — creates numbered folders automatically (New Folder 1, New Folder 2...)
• Folder history — auto-suggests previously used folder names
• Per-folder Nested override — each folder option can be individually set as nested or combined
• Smart filename truncation — long filenames are automatically shortened
• Full Arabic & English language support (RTL supported)
• Beautiful dark mode with system theme detection
• Real-time filename and folder path preview
• One-click reset to default settings

2. How to Install

3. How to Pin the Extension

After installing, pin the extension so it's always visible in your browser toolbar:

4. Dark Mode

Click the moon icon (🌙) in the top-right corner to switch between:

• Light mode (default)
• Dark mode
• System preference (follows your OS setting)

5. Getting Started

When you first open the extension, you'll see the main Control panel with two sections:

• File Name — Build custom filenames using various rules
• Destination Folder — Set where your downloads are saved

The extension is enabled by default. You can toggle it ON/OFF using the master switch in the top-right corner. When OFF, the status badge shows "OFF" and downloads behave normally without any renaming.

6. File Name Rules

This section lets you build custom filenames by enabling different parts. Each active part gets a badge number (①②③) showing its position in the final filename. At the top, you'll see a live "Filename Preview" that updates instantly as you change settings.

5.1 — Separator

Choose how filename parts are joined together:

5.2 — Auto Counter

Adds a sequential number to each downloaded file (01, 02, 03...).

• Start: Choose the starting number (default: 1)
• Digits: How many digits to pad (e.g., 2 = "01", 3 = "001")
• Reset: Click the reset button (🔄) to restart the counter
• Variations: Enable sub-letters (A, B, C...) that cycle before incrementing the main number

Example with Variations (Count: 4):

5.3 — File Name

Keeps the original filename as part of the new name.

5.4 — Website Name

Adds the source website's domain name to the filename.

5.5 — Date & Time

Appends the current date (and optionally time) to the filename.

5.6 — Custom Text

Adds any fixed text you type to every filename.

5.7 — Random

Adds a random item from a list you provide. Enter one word per line.

You can also set a Count to pick multiple random items at once.

7. Destination Folder Settings

This section controls where your downloads are saved — inside the default Downloads folder.

6.1 — Structure

Choose how folder parts combine:

When using Combined mode, you can choose a separator (-, _, Space, or None).

6.2 — Folder Name (Manual)

Type a specific folder name. Downloads go into this exact folder.

Click "New Folder" to create a fresh folder with an auto-incremented name:

6.3 — Number

Adds a number to the folder path (useful for batch organizing).

6.4 — Website Name

Automatically creates a folder based on the download source website.

6.5 — Daily Folder (Date)

Creates a folder named with the current date.

6.6 — Auto Sort by File Type

Automatically sorts downloads into folders like:

❌ Before — Messy Downloads Folder:

✅ After — Auto-Organized with the Extension:

8. Downloads History

Click the "Downloads" tab at the top to view your recent downloads. For each file you can:

• See the renamed filename
• Click "Show in Folder" to open the file location
• Use "Clear All" to remove the history

9. Send Feedback

Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Click the "Feedback" button at the bottom of the extension to send us a message. We read every message!

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this extension work with all download types?

A: Yes! It works with any file type downloaded through Chrome — images, documents, videos, programs, and more.

Q: Can I temporarily disable the extension?

A: Yes. Just toggle the master switch OFF in the extension popup. Your settings are preserved for when you turn it back on.

Q: Where are my renamed files saved?

A: All files are saved inside your default Chrome Downloads folder, organized into subfolders based on your settings.

Q: Does this extension collect my personal data?

A: No. See our Privacy Policy below for full details.

Q: Does this extension work offline?

A: Yes! All renaming and organizing happens locally on your browser. No internet connection is required for the core functionality.

11. Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 26, 2025