Learn how to rename photos on Android with simple methods: use File Manager, a third-party Gallery app or a photo renaming tool.
There are many reasons you might need to rename photos on your Android phone, but the common one is for better arrangement and to make photos easier to find later. While doing that should be straightforward, I’ve seen many people on social media and online forums asking, “How do I rename photos on Android?”
Your gallery app is the default way to access your pictures. However, most native gallery apps on Android phones don’t offer the option to rename photos. Hence, you may need to use alternative methods to rename photos on your Android. In this piece, I’ll discuss the best approaches to do so.
Table of Contents3 Best Way to Rename Photos on Android
There are several methods to rename photos on Android, but the ones I recommend most are:
Android allows you to rename various types of files through your phone’s File Manager. This includes renaming photos. However, locating the photo file within the File Manager can be a bit challenging. I’ll first explain how to find the photo file and then cover the steps to rename photos.
To find the file you want to rename:
1. Head over to your Gallery app
2. Open the photo you want to rename and click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner. The position of the three-dot may differ depending on the Gallery app your phone uses.
