Installation

CineRename is available for Windows, macOS, Linux desktop, and Linux headless/NAS.

Downloads

Use the official Download page or the latest release page:

https://github.com/CineRename/CineRename-Releases/releases/latest

System	Recommended formats
Windows 10/11 x64	Microsoft Store, .exe installer, .msi, portable .zip
macOS Apple Silicon	arm64 .dmg or .pkg
macOS Intel	x64 .dmg or .pkg
Linux desktop	AppImage, .deb, .rpm, portable .tar.xz
NAS / headless Linux	x64 or arm64 .tar.xz
Docker	x64 or arm64 image archive

TIP

If you are unsure, start with the Microsoft Store or .exe on Windows, .dmg on macOS, and AppImage on Linux.

Windows

Microsoft Store (Recommended)

Install CineRename from the Microsoft Store to receive updates through the Store. CineRename remains a desktop application that accesses files with your user permissions.

Standalone Installer

1. Download the .exe installer.
2. Run it.
3. If Windows SmartScreen displays a warning, click More info -> Run anyway.

The direct .exe builds are currently unsigned, so this warning is expected on first launch.

macOS

1. Download the correct .dmg for your Mac: Apple Silicon or Intel.
2. Open the .dmg.
3. Drag CineRename into Applications.
4. On first launch, right-click CineRename -> Open, then confirm.

The macOS builds are currently unsigned/not notarized, so Gatekeeper may ask you to confirm the first launch.

Linux Desktop

AppImage

1. Download the AppImage.
2. Make it executable:

chmod +x CineRename_*.AppImage

3. Run it:

./CineRename_*.AppImage

deb / rpm

Use the .deb package on Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions and the .rpm package on Fedora/openSUSE/RHEL-style distributions.

Snap

Install from the Snap Store:

sudo snap install cinerename

Snap updates are managed by Snap Store. To access mounted volumes under /media, /run/media or /mnt, connect the removable-media interface:

sudo snap connect cinerename:removable-media

Access still depends on the mounted volume's permissions and Snap interfaces.

NAS / Headless Linux

Download the x64 or arm64 NAS archive, extract it on your server, and run the included cinerename binary.

For server usage, see CLI and headless usage.

Updates

Direct desktop builds include CineRename's in-app updater. You can check for updates from Preferences -> General -> Updates.

Microsoft Store and Snap builds receive updates through their respective stores. Other package-manager installations use their own update channel.

Uninstallation

• Windows: Settings -> Apps -> CineRename -> Uninstall.
• macOS: move CineRename.app to the Trash.
• Linux AppImage / portable: delete the downloaded app or extracted folder.
• Linux deb / rpm: uninstall with your package manager.

Local settings, history, logs, and license state are stored in your operating system's app-data location. Use the app's Support screen to copy logs/config before removing local data.