Copy only specific type of files or folders in Windows using Fastcopy alternative replacement.

Hi Guys! When managing files in Windows, there are times when you need to copy only specific file types or folders instead of copying an entire directory. In this blog post we will guide you how to achieve this using Copywhiz and FastCopy to simplify this process.

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:

1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
3. 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 Fastcopy:

Below are the steps guiding using Fastcopy:

1. Download and Install FastCopy:
   • Download FastCopy from its official website and install it.
2. Open FastCopy:
   • Launch FastCopy from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
3. Select Source and Destination:
   • Click the Source button to choose the folder containing the files you want to copy.
   • Click the DestDir button to select the destination folder.
4. Set File Type Filters:
   • In the Include Filter field, specify the file types you want to copy (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt).
   • You can separate multiple file types with a space.
5. Start the Copy Process:
   • Click Execute to begin copying only the specified file types to the destination.
6. Review the Results:
   • FastCopy will display a detailed log of the files processed, including successful and skipped files.

Conclusion:

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