When we often need to organize and categorize a large number of files, batch moving them into the same folder based on the first Chinese character in the file name is a very efficient and convenient method. Sorting files into the same folder can elevate our file organization efficiency to a higher level, avoiding the confusion of files and the need for manual handling that wastes a lot of time. Sometimes, for files with names containing Chinese customer names, if the Chinese name is placed at the front, we can quickly move these files into corresponding folders by surname, ensuring the standardization of file materials. When faced with hundreds or thousands of files, manually categorizing them not only consumes time and effort but also easily leads to file moving errors. Categorizing by the first identical Chinese character in the file name can avoid repetitive work and the issue of missing files. This function is widely used in project management, customer data archiving, and organizing study materials. So, when there are many files, how can we batch move files into corresponding folders according to the first Chinese character in the file name without manual classification?
Use Cases
When there are many client files with Chinese names that need to be classified by surname, or when photos are taken across various locations in China and the image files are named after the first Chinese character of the shooting location, such as "Shanghai, Beijing," we can categorize these files based on the first Chinese character that appears and place them into the same folder, maintaining file consistency and facilitating subsequent searches.
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Steps
Open【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool 】, select【File Organization】-【Classify Files by Filename】.

【Add Files】independently select and add files that need to be classified.
【Import Files from Folder】import all files from the folder.
View the imported files below.

【Classification Method】select classify by the first Chinese character.

After processing is complete, click the red path to view the sorted files.
