Hey Guys! When managing files in Windows, there are times when you need to copy only specific file types or folders instead of duplicating an entire directory. Here we have tools like Copywhiz and TeraCopy to simplify this process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use these tools effectively.
What is Copywhiz?
Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.
Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:
- Copy only new or modified files
- Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
- Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
- Copy files to multiple folders/computers
- Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
- Sync files between source and destination
- Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
- Schedule file backups
- Verify copied files for data integrity
- Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
- Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.
Transcription:
- Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
- Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
- The Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Settings dialog box. All required files are copied successfully.
Using Teracopy:
We can achieve this with a bit of manual setup as mentioned below.
Steps:
- Install TeraCopy: Download and install TeraCopy from its official website.
- Prepare the Files: Place all the files you need to filter in a single directory.
- Manually Select Specific File Types:
- Open the source folder in Windows Explorer.
- Use the search bar to filter specific file types (e.g., type
*.jpg
for JPEG images). - Select all filtered files using
Ctrl + A
.
- Copy with TeraCopy:
- Right-click on the selected files.
- Choose TeraCopy > Copy or Move from the context menu.
- Select the destination folder in TeraCopy and initiate the process.
Conclusion:
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