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The plugin simply detects every image reference hidden anywhere in the database. Whether in post content, an ACF field or your own JS code.<br \/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/review\/review-neo-rename-jonas-gruber-bach-gruber-holding-ltd\/?ref=wp-org\">Jonas Gruber<\/a><\/em> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/li>\n<li>One click on \"neoRename\", the input dialog opens immediately and just as quickly the title, filename and slug are renamed in one go.<br \/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/review\/review-neo-rename-florian-krines-knusper-photography\/?ref=wp-org\">Florian Krines<\/a><\/em> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/?ref=wp-org#reviews\">Read more reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf81 Help us make neo Rename even better!<\/strong> Your opinion matters. \u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/rating\/?ref=wp-org&amp;selected-plugin=neo-rename\">Send us feedback<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udd2e Look into the future<\/h3>\n\n<p>We are constantly working on new features. Do you have wishes or suggestions? Then let us know!<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/feedback\/?ref=wp-org\">Request another feature<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udd0d Related Plugins<\/h3>\n\n<p>We learned from the best to develop the Renamer plugin. If you're looking for an alternative to neo Rename, check out the following plugins:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)<\/strong> - Features: file, media, move, rename, seo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phoenix Media Rename<\/strong> - Features: image, retitle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Media Library Tools &#8211; AI-Powered Rename, Clean &amp; CSV Import\/Export<\/strong> - Features: Alt Text, cleaner, csv export-import, duplicate<\/li>\n<li><strong>File Media Renamer for SEO<\/strong> - Features: bulk rename images, image seo, image titles, rename media files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83e\udd1d\ufe0f Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Renamer plugin offers maximum compatibility:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tested from WordPress 6.2 and PHP 8.0. Optimized for WP 6.9.<\/li>\n<li>Multilingual support for e.g. English, German, \u2026<\/li>\n<li>The Renamer plugin integrates seamlessly into the WordPress backend and is compatible with WooCommerce.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible media file types: SVG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, AVIF, PNG, GIF, TIF, BMP, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, MP3, WAV, PDF, TXT, ZIP, \u2026<\/li>\n<li>The Renamer plugin is compatible with all common page builders and was tested with: Bricks, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Classic Editor, \u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Security &amp; Performance<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Renamer plugin keeps your data safe and your website fast:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Regular updates for top reliability and security<\/li>\n<li>Productive testing of new plugin updates by WordPress experts<\/li>\n<li>Resource efficient for a fast WordPress backend<\/li>\n<li>SEO optimized for higher search engine rankings<\/li>\n<li>Clean uninstallation without leftover database entries<\/li>\n<li>German security according to EU standards GDPR and DSGVO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf0d Our community &amp; support<\/h3>\n\n<p>We continuously develop the Renamer plugin. If you have questions or problems we are here for you - in the WordPress forum or for Pro users on our website.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WordPress Forum:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.org\/support\/plugin\/neo-rename\">https:\/\/wp.org\/support\/plugin\/neo-rename<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideas &amp; wishes:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/feedback\/?ref=wp-org#ref-page=plugin\/neo-rename\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/feedback\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Free support:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/?ref=wp-org#free\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/#free<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro support:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/?ref=wp-org#pro\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/#pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>neo Rename - Filename. Title. Slug. - by neoWP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology knows no borders. We are proud that our software is used worldwide. media \u2022 image \u2022 rename \u2022 Medien \u2022 Bild \u2022 umbenennen \u2022 m\u00e9dia \u2022 image \u2022 renommer \u2022 medios \u2022 imagen \u2022 renombrar \u2022 media \u2022 immagine \u2022 rinominare \u2022 media \u2022 afbeelding \u2022 hernoemen \u2022 vyombo vya habari \u2022 picha \u2022 badilisha jina \u2022 \u5a92\u4f53 \u2022 \u56fe\u7247 \u2022 \u91cd\u547d\u540d \u2022 \u30e1\u30c7\u30a3\u30a2 \u2022 \u753b\u50cf \u2022 \u540d\u524d\u3092\u5909\u66f4\u3059\u308b \u2022 \u092e\u0940\u0921\u093f\u092f\u093e \u2022 \u091b\u0935\u093f \u2022 \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092c\u0926\u0932\u0947\u0902<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<h3>Help and Support<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WordPress Forum:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.org\/support\/plugin\/neo-rename\">https:\/\/wp.org\/support\/plugin\/neo-rename<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>neo Rename<\/strong> <strong>Free Support:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/?ref=wp-org#free\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/#free<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>neo Rename<\/strong> <strong>Pro Support:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/?ref=wp-org#pro\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/contact\/#pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Get pro features<\/h3>\n\n<p>Find out what the <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/pricing\/?ref=wp-org\">Pro version<\/a> of neo Rename offers to use the full potential of your media. <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/?ref=wp-org\">\u2794 What the Pro version can do<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3>Installation &amp; 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Use is at your own risk; liability for damages is excluded. Users outside Germany are responsible for complying with local regulations. This plugin may process personal data to the extent necessary for, for example, licensing, updates and secure operation. <br \/>For details see the <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/privacy-policy-plugins\/?ref=wp-org\">full privacy policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"features%20of%20neo%20rename\"><h3>Features of neo Rename<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Which features are included in the plugin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The main features of the Renamer plugin are:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Optimize your SEO with descriptive image names \ud83c\udf89<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Reliable renaming of filename, title and slug<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Bulk processing to change multiple filenames at once<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Instant preview of changes between old and new names<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Undo renames<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Fast, automatic update of image URLs in all posts<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Supports all file formats, including videos and PDFs<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"in%20short\"><h3>In short<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>What is neoRename?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> plugin is a <strong>WordPress plugin<\/strong> that lets you efficiently <strong>rename images, videos and other media files<\/strong> in your media library. It automatically updates all references in the database to update existing links and improve your <strong>SEO ranking<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"seo%20benefits%3F\"><h3>SEO benefits?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>What benefits does neoRename offer for SEO?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> plugin <strong>optimizes image titles, filenames and slugs<\/strong>, creates <strong>SEO-friendly redirects<\/strong> (301 redirects) and can automatically generate missing <strong>alt texts<\/strong> from image titles. This sustainably improves your website's visibility in search engines.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"bulk%20renaming%3F\"><h3>Bulk renaming?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Can I rename multiple files at once?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Yes, with the built-in <strong>bulk or batch processing<\/strong> you can rename multiple files at once with <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a>. A <strong>preview function<\/strong> shows all planned changes in advance.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"supported%20formats%3F\"><h3>Supported formats?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Which file formats can I rename?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>All common media formats<\/strong> are supported by <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> for <strong>images, videos and documents<\/strong>, including: <strong>JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG, PDF, MP4, MOV, MP3, ZIP and many more<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"redirects%20%26%20references%3F\"><h3>Redirects &amp; references?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>What happens to my existing image URLs after renaming?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>When renaming, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> automatically updates <strong>all references<\/strong> in your WordPress database, including <strong>post content<\/strong>, <strong>ACF fields<\/strong> and even in <strong>PHP arrays<\/strong>. Additionally, a <strong>301 redirect<\/strong> ensures that the old image links already indexed by Google remain accessible. This keeps your <strong>SEO performance stable<\/strong> and prevents losing rankings due to broken links.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"before%20renaming\"><h3>Before renaming<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>What should I consider before renaming?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Renaming files in WordPress can affect existing image references and links. <strong>Before renaming media we recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 Make a backup:<\/strong> Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\">backup<\/a> of your site before renaming many files at once.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 Start individually:<\/strong> Test renaming with <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> on individual files first.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Clear plugin cache:<\/strong> If problems occur after renaming, clearing the plugin cache can help, as old image references may still be stored. See more at https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-cache-for-one-website\/.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Clear browser cache:<\/strong> If wrong or old images still appear, clearing the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.chrome.com\/docs\/devtools\/storage\/cache\">browser cache<\/a> can update outdated references.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd19 Use the undo function:<\/strong> With one click you can undo changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/#content\">neoRename<\/a> if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde0 SEO tip:<\/strong> Redirecting old URLs with <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/#content\">neoRename<\/a> helps you avoid negative effects on your Google ranking!<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"undo%3F\"><h3>Undo?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Can I undo renames?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> plugin has an <strong>undo function<\/strong> that allows restoring the <strong>previous filenames, titles and slugs<\/strong> after renaming.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"woocommerce%3F\"><h3>WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Is neoRename compatible with WooCommerce?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\">neoRename<\/a> works seamlessly with <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\">WooCommerce<\/a> and detects all image and media references in <strong>product pages<\/strong>, <strong>galleries<\/strong> and <strong>descriptions<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"neo%20universe\"><h3>Neo universe<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>What is the neoUniverse?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>neoUniverse<\/strong> is more than just a plugin collection. It's your complete <strong>toolbox for all media challenges<\/strong> in WordPress. It currently includes ten specialized plugins: <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-library\/\"><strong>neoLibrary<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-rename\/\"><strong>neoRename<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-replace\/\"><strong>neoReplace<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-duplicate\/\"><strong>neoDuplicate<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-optimize\/\"><strong>neoOptimize<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-lazy\/\"><strong>neoLazy<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-draw\/\"><strong>neoDraw<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-animate\/\"><strong>neoAnimate<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/plugin\/neo-motion\/\"><strong>neoMotion<\/strong><\/a>. They work seamlessly together, are perfectly coordinated and cover all areas of media management, SEO and performance. Whether renaming images, replacing files, optimizing SEO, enabling lazy load or drawing and animating content. The neoUniverse makes your media workflow noticeably simpler and more efficient. And the best part: the neoUniverse keeps growing. New tools and features make your WordPress routine even better.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"download%20with%20safari\"><h3>Download with Safari<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>Why is only a folder shown when downloading?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>If you use Safari<\/strong>, your Mac may automatically unzip the ZIP file. Instead of the ZIP file you then only get the unzipped folder. You cannot upload this folder directly to WordPress.<\/p>\n\n<p>Solution: Open <strong>Safari settings<\/strong> and disable the option <strong>\u201dOpen safe files after downloading\u201d<\/strong>. After that the ZIP file will remain as you need it.<\/p>\n\n<p>Detailed instructions are shown in the video titled \u201dHow to disable Safari auto extract for ZIP files when downloading WordPress plugins\u201d on YouTube.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"more%20questions\"><h3>More questions<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>I have more questions. Can you help me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Sure!<\/strong> You can ask us your questions anytime via our <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/support\/#free\">support page<\/a>. <strong>We will reply shortly.<\/strong><\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<p>Show full changelog: <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/changelog\/?ref=wp-org#neo-rename\">https:\/\/neo-wp.com\/changelog\/?ref=wp-org#neo-rename<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>2026-04-12 Feature     - neoRename: Intro tutorial for neoRename<\/li>\n<li>2026-04-10 Feature     - neoReset: Button to reset tutorial hints<\/li>\n<li>2026-04-03 Improvement - neoReset: Clear dropdown for different plugin reset options<\/li>\n<li>2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Plugin-specific settings organized and grouped<\/li>\n<li>2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Improved accessibility of the settings page<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-22 Improvement - neoRename: In replace mode show renames only after replace input<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoFreemius: Contact on settings page combined into support link<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoRename: When renaming multiple media show confirmation dialog only from two images<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoRename: Notice after completing a batch operation<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoRename: X button to clear the search field<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoRename: Info tooltips explaining all rename actions<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-21 Improvement - neoRename: Larger preview image in the neoRename dialog<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-17 Release     - neoRename: Release of neoRename Full<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-04 Improvement - neoRename: MariaDB compatibility extended to MySQL on PHP 8.2.27<\/li>\n<li>2026-03-03 Feature     - neoImageCachebust: Update renamed images in Bricks, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg and Classic Editor using cachebust.<\/li>\n<li>2026-02-25 Fix         - neoRename: Files with the same name but different types only get renamed if there is no separate post for them<\/li>\n<li>2026-01-30 Improvement - 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