Custom names for your audio devices
Replace cryptic hardware IDs with human-friendly labels. Rename your microphones, headphones, speakers, and audio interfaces so you always know which device is which. Persistent names survive reboots and reconnections.
v1.0.0Rename microphones and audio inputs. Turn "USB Audio Device" into "Studio Mic" or "Podcast Mic".
Label speakers, headphones, and HDMI outputs with names you will actually recognise in menus.
Custom names stored via Hive survive reboots and reconnections. Mapped by hardware ID, not port.
Automatically discovers all audio devices with input/output categorization. New devices appear instantly.
Reset any device to its original hardware name instantly. Bulk reset available too.
Multiple theme families to match your style. Full Forge integration with system tray and auto-updates.
Save and restore device configurations for different contexts — Gaming, Music Production, Meetings.
Adjust individual device volumes and set default devices with quick-switch from the app or system tray.
Back up your naming scheme as JSON and restore it on a new machine. Share configs with teammates.
InOutRenamer is a utility that lets you assign custom names to your audio input and output devices. Instead of seeing cryptic hardware identifiers like "USB Audio Device 2", you can label them with meaningful names like "Studio Mic" or "Headphones".
InOutRenamer detects all connected audio devices and displays them in a categorized list of inputs and outputs. You click on any device, type your preferred name, and the custom label is stored persistently. The rename persists across reboots and device reconnections.
Yes, InOutRenamer works with any audio device recognized by your operating system, including USB microphones, Bluetooth headphones, audio interfaces, HDMI outputs, and built-in speakers and microphones.
Yes, InOutRenamer stores your custom names persistently via Hive storage and automatically re-applies them when the device is reconnected. The mapping is based on the device's unique hardware ID, so it works even if you plug into a different port.
Yes, you can reset any device back to its original hardware name with a single click. You can also clear all custom names at once to restore everything to defaults.
Yes, InOutRenamer is completely free and open source. There are no premium features, subscriptions, or costs.
Available for macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. Free and open source.