How to batch copy a folder into multiple copies and then rename them according to a custom list of names?

When working or managing files, we may need to create new folders by date, organize data folders by project name, or set up separate folders by name for different clients. Typically, the usual operation is to first create a new folder and then rename it to the desired name. Doing this manually one by one is highly repetitive, and with many folders, it's easy to get confused and strain your eyes. Not only does it reduce efficiency, but it can also lead to renaming errors.

So how do we handle the need to quickly batch-generate standardized folders while also being able to flexibly rename them directly? Focusing on this issue, here is a convenient method to help you master clear file management skills and greatly improve file organization efficiency. Let's go through the steps together!

When do you need to batch-create folders with custom filenames?

Managing project files

When a large enterprise team collaborates on a project, to facilitate tracking progress at different stages, we need to create independent folders with custom names based on tasks or dates. This allows team members to quickly find the files they need, avoiding wasted time searching through disorganized files and significantly improving work efficiency.

Organizing document materials

In school courses, teachers need to create separate folders for different subjects or students and quickly differentiate them — for example, generating a folder named after each student, with files created inside according to course content. This helps educators efficiently manage large amounts of student learning materials, ensuring everything is neat and orderly.

Generating backup files

In scenarios where company data needs to be backed up and archived, multiple folders are usually created based on time or business needs, with custom names assigned to the corresponding folders. This method not only makes querying convenient but also allows clear management of historical files.

Preview of batch-copying folders and changing folder names

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Steps for batch-copying folders and modifying names

1. Open 【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool 】 and select 【File Management】 - 【Batch-create new folders from existing folders】.

2. Click 【Add Folder】 to import the selected folders or subfolders, or drag them directly into the area below, then click Next.

3. In the settings interface, enable the 【Ignore all files, only keep folder structure】 option. When enabled, this automatically filters out files within the folders, preventing files from being automatically copied into the new folders. If you need to include files in the new folders, you can disable this option. Then, in the 【New Name List】 below, enter the folder names you want to create — one name per line represents one folder. After confirming, click Next. Then click Browse to select the save location for the new files.

4. Wait a few seconds for the process to complete, then click the path to open the folder and see that the folders have been batch-generated with the custom names.