Images are a crucial part of SEO, yet many content creators often overlook optimizing them. To make an image SEO-friendly, you need to assign a descriptive name based on its content.
However, manually renaming images can be time-consuming, especially if you have dozens of them. Fortunately, AI tools can automate this process, saving you time and effort.
Using RenAI for Image Renaming
RenAI is a desktop tool that runs on both Mac and Windows. It detects images on your computer and renames them using AI vision models like GPT, Gemini, or Claude. The process is simple:
- Select the image you want to rename
- Right-click and choose “Send to” > “RenAI”
- The AI will analyze the image content and provide a descriptive name
RenAI works well with various image types, including screenshots. It’s fast and accurate, making it an excellent choice for bulk image renaming.
Additionally, RenAI offers a feature called RenTag, which populates image metadata fields like title, subject, and tags, further enhancing SEO.
WordPress Plugins for Image Renaming
For WordPress users, there are AI plugins that allow you to rename images directly on your website. One such plugin is Media File Renamer, which requires the AI Engine plugin to function. After installing both plugins and configuring the settings, you can use AI to suggest more accurate names for your uploaded images.
However, the effectiveness of these plugins may vary, and some features might be locked behind premium subscriptions. It’s often preferable to rename images before uploading them to your website.
Using AI Chatbots for Image Descriptions
Another method is to use AI chatbots like GPT, Claude, or Gemini to generate SEO-friendly descriptions for your images. Here’s how:
- Upload the image to the AI chatbot
- Provide a prompt asking for an SEO-friendly description
- The AI will analyze the image and generate a description
- Copy the description and use it to rename your image file
Generate an SEO-friendly description for the following image. Answer with a code window so I can copy it quickly.While this method is not ideal for bulk renaming, it’s a quick and free solution for handling a few images at a time.
