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

Hey Guys! In this blog post we will cover how to copy specific type of files or folders using tools Copywhiz and Robocopy. Let’s look at the 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:

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 Robocopy:

1. Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. Run the Robocopy Command:
   • Use the following syntax:robocopy <source> <destination> <filetype> /E
     • Replace <source> with the source folder path.
     • Replace <destination> with the target folder path.
     • Replace <filetype> with the desired file type (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt).
     • Use the /E flag to include all subdirectories, even empty ones.
3. Example Command: To copy all .docx files from C:\Source to D:\Target:robocopy C:\Source D:\Target *.docx /E
4. Review the Output:
   • Robocopy will display a detailed log of the files copied, skipped, or failed.

Conclusion:

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