Copy from Multiple Locations to a Single Folder in Windows using an Fastcopy alternative replacement tool

Hey Guys! Copying files from multiple locations to a single folder often involves going back and forth. Pick from first location and copy to the destination then go back to the second location and again copy to the destination and so on.

But some tools like Copywhiz simplifies this whole process. It saves time, and increases productivity. In this blog post we will guide you how we can use this feature using Copywhiz and Fastcopy.

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.

Method 1: Using Copywhiz:

Below is a short video describing this feature:

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To copy files from multiple folders,

Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
Repeat above step to copy files from different folders.
Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste. All the selected files from different folders will be copied successfully.

Advantages of Copywhiz

User-Friendly: No scripting knowledge required; uses a graphical interface.
Advanced Options: Filter files by name, extension, or size and handle duplicates efficiently.
Preview Feature: Verify selected files before copying.
Retain Folder Hierarchies: Allows you to keep the original directory structure.

Let’s have a look on step by step process using Fastcopy.

Method 2: Using Fastcopy:

Download and Install FastCopy
- Get FastCopy from https://fastcopy.jp/ and install it.
Open FastCopy
- Launch the FastCopy application.
Select the Destination Folder
- Click the DestDir field and choose the folder where you want to collect the files.
Add Multiple Source Folders
- Click the Source field.
- Manually type or use the Browse button to select each source folder.
- If copying from multiple locations, repeat the process by separating each source path with a space or adding them one by one.
Select Copy Mode
- Choose Diff (No Overwrite) to prevent overwriting existing files.
- Choose Sync if you want the destination folder to match the source files.
Start the Copy Process
- Click Execute to begin copying files.

Conclusion

If you value simplicity, time saving, and advanced features without the need to code, Copywhiz is a superior alternative.