File Organizer

A Python script that automatically organizes files into folders based on their file extensions.

Description

This script simplifies file management by automatically sorting files in a specified directory into organized folders. It categorizes files such as images, documents, software, and archives, creating a clean and structured file system. This helps to reduce clutter and improve workflow efficiency.

Features

• Automatic File Sorting: Organizes files based on their extensions.
• Customizable Folders: Defines folder names and corresponding file extensions in a dictionary.
• Directory Creation: Automatically creates necessary folders if they don't exist.
• Efficient File Movement: Uses shutil.move() for fast and reliable file transfers.
• Clear Output: Prints messages indicating which files have been moved and where.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/haelahpx/FileCategorizer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd FileCategorizer

Usage

1. Modify the source_folder variable: Open the Python script and change the source_folder variable to the path of the directory you want to organize.

   source_folder = r"C:\Users\user\Downloads" # Example

2. Customize the extension_map dictionary (optional): Modify the extension_map dictionary to add, remove, or change folder names and file extensions.

   extension_map = {
       "Images": [".jpg", ".png", ".gif"],
       "Documents": [".pdf", ".docx", ".xlsx", ".pptx"],
       # ... your custom mappings
   }

3. Run the script:

   python your_script_name.py

   Replace your_script_name.py with the actual name of your Python file.

4. The script will create folders (if needed) and move files accordingly, printing messages to the console.