Automatically Rename Files in Google Drive with Apps Script and AI

Automatically Rename Files in Google Drive with Apps Script and AI

There are two main ways to achieve this:

1. Using Google Gemini AI for image files:

This method leverages Google's Gemini AI to analyze the content of image files and suggest descriptive names. Here's a breakdown:

Requirements:

• Google Drive folder containing image files with generic names (e.g., IMG_1234).
• Google AI Platform account with access to Gemini AI (free tier available).
• Basic understanding of Apps Script.

Steps:

1. Set up Gemini AI:

   • Create a Google AI Platform project.
   • Enable the Gemini AI API.
   • Generate an API key.

2. Write the Apps Script:

3. Run the script:

• Open your Google Drive script editor.
• Copy and paste the script code.
• Replace YOUR_FOLDER_ID and YOUR_API_KEY with your actual values.
• Save the script and run the renameFilesWithGemini function.

2. Using a pre-built Apps Script for text files:

If you're dealing with text files, you can utilize readily available Apps Script solutions like "Multiple File Rename for Google Drive" from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This app allows you to:

• Select multiple files in your Drive.
• Choose a renaming pattern (e.g., add prefix/suffix, replace text, etc.).
• Apply the pattern to rename the files in bulk.

While it doesn't involve AI, it offers a user-friendly way to manage file names through automation.

Remember to choose the method that best suits your file type and desired level of customization.