A user-friendly tool to automatically organize your files! This program categorizes files based on their types and places them into designated folders. Say goodbye to the hassle of manual file sorting! 😊
- 📖 Introduction
- ✨ Features
- ⚙️ Installation
- 🚀 Usage
- 📂 File Types
- 📦 Dependencies
- 🔧 Configuration
- 📜 Logging
- 🖼️ Screenshots
- 🤝 Developers
- 📄 License
🎯 File Sorter is your go-to tool for organizing files in a folder automatically into predefined categories like Images, Documents, Videos, and more. With just a few clicks, you can transform a cluttered folder into an organized one. 🚀
✅ User-Friendly GUI: Built with tkinter, making it easy to use for everyone.
✅ File Categorization: Organizes files into categories such as Images, Documents, and Videos.
✅ Custom Sorting: Allows sorting by specific file types or all file types at once.
✅ Multithreading: Uses concurrent file processing for faster sorting.
✅ Duplicate Handling: Prevents overwriting by appending unique identifiers to duplicate filenames.
✅ Empty Folder Cleanup: Automatically removes empty folders after sorting.
✅ Detailed Logging: Keeps track of all operations in a log file for reference.
To set up and use the File Sorter:
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/file-sorter.git cd file-sorter -
Install the required dependencies:
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Run the program:
python file_sorter.py
- Launch the Program: Run the script, and the GUI will open.
- Select a Folder: Click the "Browse" button to select the folder you want to organize.
- Choose a File Type: Use the dropdown menu to select a category (e.g., Images, Documents, etc.) or choose "All Files" to sort everything.
- Start Sorting: Click the "Start Sorting" button. A success message will pop up once the files are sorted.
The following file types are supported:
| Category | Extensions |
|---|---|
| Images | .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .svg, .bmp, .webp, .ico, .tiff |
| Documents | .pdf, .docx, .txt, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .rtf, .odt, .ods |
| Videos | .mp4, .mkv, .avi, .mov, .flv, .webm, .wmv |
| Audio | .mp3, .wav, .flac, .aac, .ogg, .m4a |
| Archives | .zip, .rar, .7z, .tar, .gz, .iso |
| Coding | .py, .js, .html, .css, .json, .java, .cpp, .rb, .php |
| Installation Files | .exe, .msi, .dmg, .pkg, .deb, .rpm |
| E-Books | .epub, .mobi, .azw, .pdf |
| Fonts | .ttf, .otf, .woff, .eot |
| Databases | .db, .sqlite, .sql, .mdb |
| 3D Models | .obj, .fbx, .stl, .dae |
| Vector Graphics | .ai, .eps, .svg, .cdr |
| Configurations | .cfg, .ini, .yaml |
| Log Files | .log, .out |
The program relies on the following Python modules:
tkinter(built-in with Python)requestsshutilconcurrent.futures
The script automatically installs missing dependencies.
- Download Folder: Select your desired folder through the GUI.
- File Type Selection: Choose specific file categories or sort all files.
- Multithreading: The script uses
ThreadPoolExecutorwith 4 workers by default. Adjust themax_workersparameter in the code for higher performance if needed.
All operations are logged in a file named OrganizeMyFiles.log. Logs include:
- Successfully moved files
- Duplicate files and their renamed versions
- Errors encountered
- Empty folders that were removed
Below are some screenshots of the application in action:
Figure 1: The main interface of the File Sorter
Figure 2: File sorting process is ended
Developed by:
🌟 Thank you for using our tool! Follow us on GitHub and give us a star if you find it useful! 🌟
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software.
🚀 Enjoy organizing your files with ease!