Question 1

Is RenameFlow safe? Are my files uploaded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely. RenameFlow uses the File System Access API to rename files directly on your computer. Your files never leave your device — no upload, no cloud storage, no server-side processing.

Question 2

Which browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

RenameFlow works on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (desktop). Firefox and Safari don't support the File System Access API yet. Mobile browsers are not supported.

Question 3

Is RenameFlow free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The free plan lets you rename up to 15 files per day. For unlimited renaming, subtitle downloads, and custom patterns, check out our Pro plans starting at €2.99/month.

Question 4

What media types are supported?

Accepted Answer

Movies, TV shows, anime, and music. We search TMDB, TheTVDB, and MusicBrainz to find accurate metadata for your files.

Question 5

How is RenameFlow different from FileBot?

Accepted Answer

RenameFlow is web-based — no installation needed. It runs entirely in your browser, is free to start, and respects your privacy by never uploading files. FileBot is a desktop application that costs $6/year or $48 lifetime.

Question 6

Can I customize the naming pattern?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pro users can create custom naming patterns with variables like {title}, {year}, {season}, {episode}, {quality}, and more. You can also save patterns for reuse.

Question 7

Does RenameFlow work with Plex, Kodi, and Jellyfin?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. RenameFlow follows the standard naming conventions expected by Plex, Kodi, Jellyfin, and Emby. Your renamed files will be perfectly recognized by these media servers.

Question 8

Can I rename subtitles too?

Accepted Answer

Yes! RenameFlow can match and rename subtitle files (.srt, .ass, .sub) alongside your media files. Pro users can also search and download subtitles from OpenSubtitles.

Question 9

Is there a file limit?

Accepted Answer

Free users can rename up to 15 files per day. Pro users have unlimited renaming with no daily cap.

Question 10

Does it work on Mac/Linux?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Since RenameFlow runs in the browser, it works on any operating system — Windows, macOS, and Linux — as long as you use Chrome or Edge.

Question 11

Can I undo a rename?

Accepted Answer

RenameFlow keeps a history of all renames in your account. While there's no automatic undo button, you can see the original file names and rename them back manually.

Question 12

How does batch renaming work?

Accepted Answer

Select a folder with your media files, and RenameFlow will analyze all files at once. It detects the series/movie, matches episodes, and lets you preview all changes before applying them.

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