Rename documents from Info

Scanned PDFs and downloads often keep useless names while the real title lives in document Info. Magic File Renamer renames with Formatter tokens such as <pdf-title> / <pdf-author>, EPUB Dublin Core, and Office PackageProperties (<office-*>). Document Info is read-only — MFR does not rewrite PDF Info, EPUB metadata, or Office core props. Office Open XML covers .docx / .xlsx / .pptx only (not legacy .doc or macro-enabled templates).

How to do it

  1. Add PDF, EPUB, or Office files in the File List.
  2. Build a Filter Chain with Formatter using document Info tokens (for example <pdf-author> - <pdf-title>, or the EPUB / Office equivalents).
  3. Review the Rename List: check proposed names and predicted errors, then GO.
  4. Optional: save the chain as a preset for the next inbox folder.

In the app

  • Screenshot: renaming PDF files from document Info title and author

    Screenshot: renaming PDF files from document Info title and author

Related Help

FAQ

Can Magic File Renamer rename PDFs from the title in Info?
Yes. PDF Info tokens such as <pdf-title> and <pdf-author> feed Formatter patterns. Preview proposed names before GO. Info is read-only — MFR does not write the PDF Info dictionary.
Which Office formats work?
Office Open XML only: .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx (case-insensitive). Legacy .doc/.xls/.ppt and macro-enabled templates are not supported for Office Info tokens.
Does MFR edit document metadata?
No. PDF Info, EPUB Dublin Core, and Office PackageProperties are read-only for renaming. Audio tag write is a separate capability.
What about EPUB?
EPUB Dublin Core fields are available as formatter tokens for naming, same read-only model as PDF and Office Info.

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