FolderFresh

FolderFresh is a utility that automatically organizes cluttered folders. It classifies files into categories such as Documents, Images, Videos, Audio, Archives, Code, and Others. No files are deleted and the process can be reversed. The tool is designed for Windows users with disorganized Desktop or Downloads folders.

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• Automatic classification. An organization system that distributes files into predefined categories based on their extension. Documents, Images, Videos, Audio, Compressed files, Code and Others are created as destination folders. Classification is based on MIME types and common file extensions.
• Preview mode. Shows a complete list of files that will be moved before executing the organization. It presents the original path and the destination path for each processed file. Allows you to verify the classification action without modifying the file system.
• Undo function. Restores all moved files to their original locations with a single command. Maintains a temporary log of operations performed in the current session. Restoration works immediately after the main organization.
• Safe mode. Creates copies of files instead of moving them between directories. Creates a duplicated organized structure while keeping original files in place. Provides additional security for users who prefer to preserve the original structure.
• Smart classification. Detects specific file types through name analysis and metadata. Identifies screenshots, camera photos with EXIF, messaging media, invoices, academic work, backups, edited videos and game assets. Uses name patterns and content for advanced categorization.
• Multi-folder organization. Automatically monitors and organizes multiple folders simultaneously. Each watched folder applies individual settings for safe mode, age filters and custom categories. Handles partially downloaded files and cloud-synced files.
• Duplicate finder. Identifies duplicate files using MD5 hash algorithms. Compares binary content to detect exact matches regardless of name. Provides options to delete or archive redundant copies.
• Custom categories. Allows creating user-defined categories with specific extensions. Custom categories appear alongside default ones in preview mode and organization. Stored in configuration file for persistence between sessions.
• Category deactivation. Allows disabling unused categories during the organization process. Disabled categories are completely ignored in automatic classification. Maintains disabled category settings between program runs.
• Restore default values. Resets all categories to their original state with a single command. Removes custom categories, modified extension lists and deactivation statuses. Returns settings to the program's factory values.
• Age filters. Allows excluding files based on their modification or creation date. Sets time thresholds to organize only recent or old files. Uses filesystem timestamps to determine file age.
• System file exclusion. Skips internal game and application files to prevent damage to installations. Detects critical files through location in program directories and specific extensions. Preserves the integrity of software and games installed in the organized folder.
• Progress indicator. Shows the progress of organization operations via a graphical bar. Provides detailed status messages during file processing. Prevents the interface from appearing frozen during long operations.
• Multi-folder compatibility. Works in any system directory, not just Desktop or Downloads. Allows selecting custom folders for organization via selection dialog. Maintains full functionality regardless of the directory location.

Development of FolderFresh began in 2024 as a personal project to solve file organization problems. The program is created by trihedron1240 and is written in Python using standard language libraries. The application employs tkinter for the graphical interface and uses native operating system operations for file manipulation.

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