File Sorter with GUI

Overview

This is an Open Source Python project that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for sorting files based on their extensions. The script allows users to select directories, define specific file types to sort, and organize files into folders with customized naming patterns. The program supports multiple languages (English, German, and French) and includes advanced customization options.

Author: Kristian Gasic

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Features

1. Custom File Extensions:

   • Select specific file types (e.g., PDF, MP3, MP4, ZIP, RAR).
   • Sort files by extensions into categorized folders.

2. Custom Destination Folder:

   • Option to set a custom folder for sorted files.
   • Default location: Desktop in a folder named Sorted_Files.

3. Automatic Naming:

   • Files are renamed with their creation date as a prefix (e.g., 2023-01-01_filename.pdf).
   • Special naming for invoices (e.g., InvoiceNumber_Invoice_Date.pdf).

4. Multilingual Support:

   • Languages: English, German, French.
   • Language selection displayed on startup.

5. Open Source:

   • This project is open source and free to use.
   • Paid versions with additional features are available upon request.

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How It Works

Steps:

1. Select a Directory:

   • Choose the folder you want to organize.

2. Choose File Extensions:

   • Select the file types to sort (e.g., PDFs, images, videos, compressed files).

3. Set a Custom Folder (Optional):

   • Define a destination folder where sorted files will be saved.
   • If not set, files are saved to the Desktop.

4. Start Sorting:

   • Click the Start Sorting button to begin.
   • Files will be moved and renamed based on the defined settings.

5. Language Support:

   • Choose your preferred language at startup.

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kristiangasic/FileSorter.git
   cd FileSorter

2. Install required dependencies:

   pip install tkinter customtkinter

3. Run the script:

   python filesorter.py

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Create an Executable (Windows)

1. Install PyInstaller:

   pip install pyinstaller

2. Generate the executable:

   pyinstaller --noconfirm --onefile --windowed filesorter.py

3. The .exe file will be located in the dist folder.

4. Optionally, add a custom icon:

   pyinstaller --noconfirm --onefile --windowed --icon=icon.ico filesorter.py

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Example Use Case

1. Select a folder containing unsorted files (e.g., Downloads).
2. Choose to sort only PDF and MP4 files.
3. Set a custom destination folder, such as C:/SortedFiles.
4. Run the script to organize your files with names based on their creation date.

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Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this project by submitting issues or pull requests on GitHub.

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Support

For questions or support, contact the author on GitHub or request a paid version for more advanced features.