Archivist

Archivist is a web tool by Cornelia Süß in Austria for renaming large piles of photos and short videos. You upload files in the browser, and it gives each one a name and a short description based on what is in the picture, the file's metadata and the naming rules you choose. You check the results, then download them or share them as a collection. It handles JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC images, plus MP4, MOV and WebM videos up to 60 seconds. What sets it apart is that the web version leaves the original files on your computer untouched and gives you renamed copies. The site's terms say AI is used in naming, and the privacy policy says Google Gemini does most of the work, with OpenAI as a fallback.

Who it's for:Photographers, designers and creators whose camera rolls or asset folders are a mess and who want to rename files in bulk by what they show.

Before you start: It runs in the browser. The free trial needs no sign-up or card, while Pro and some features need an account. The free plan has a monthly rename limit, and Pro is billed monthly or yearly; check the official site for prices. The site does not clearly say how renewal and cancellation work. A Mac app is listed as coming soon, and Windows is only on the roadmap. Uploaded files are stored in the cloud (the site says in Sweden), and each image, or one frame of each video, goes to a third-party AI, possibly processed in the US. For client photos, portraits or confidential artwork, make sure you are allowed to upload them to a third party. Anyone with a share link can see what it shares. The AI can misread images, so check the names yourself. An older version of the terms says the service provides no cloud storage, which conflicts with the newer privacy policy; go by the newer policy. The software is not open source.

Based on the official site's public information. Not tested by AI Inspiration World.