Extract only the files located in multiple subfolders.
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LuluBourdon
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Hello, I have been trying for several days to find a solution to my problem without success, and I hope you can help me.
Several months ago, I backed up my photos online (Google Photos) and I decided to retrieve them. I then accessed 7 archives, each corresponding to 2GB of photos (for about 12GB of photos in total); so far, nothing complicated, right? But when I opened these compressions, I realized there was a folder for each day I took photos, with the corresponding pictures inside... I now find myself with hundreds of files, each containing 2 or 3 photos.
I would like to know if it is possible to select all these folders and extract only the files they contain, all at once, without having to do it manually, folder by folder. I'm having a hard time expressing my problem, and therefore I’m also having a hard time finding a solution; I hope I’ve come to the right place.
Thank you very much in advance,
LuluBourdon
PS: I’m a bit short on time, but if necessary, I can create an account to share screenshots to help with understanding.
Several months ago, I backed up my photos online (Google Photos) and I decided to retrieve them. I then accessed 7 archives, each corresponding to 2GB of photos (for about 12GB of photos in total); so far, nothing complicated, right? But when I opened these compressions, I realized there was a folder for each day I took photos, with the corresponding pictures inside... I now find myself with hundreds of files, each containing 2 or 3 photos.
I would like to know if it is possible to select all these folders and extract only the files they contain, all at once, without having to do it manually, folder by folder. I'm having a hard time expressing my problem, and therefore I’m also having a hard time finding a solution; I hope I’ve come to the right place.
Thank you very much in advance,
LuluBourdon
PS: I’m a bit short on time, but if necessary, I can create an account to share screenshots to help with understanding.
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Hello,
To gather the photos in one place, here’s what I will do:
- decompress everything in a working directory
- in this working directory, using Windows Explorer, I will use the search function (the box at the top right) to search for all files with the extension of your images (what is it exactly?) like:
- from this list, I will select all files (with the mouse or ctrl+A) and copy (or move) them to a destination directory.
Best regards
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a stranger is a friend you haven’t met yet.
To gather the photos in one place, here’s what I will do:
- decompress everything in a working directory
- in this working directory, using Windows Explorer, I will use the search function (the box at the top right) to search for all files with the extension of your images (what is it exactly?) like:
*.pngor
*.jpeg, this will result in all files matching the search
- from this list, I will select all files (with the mouse or ctrl+A) and copy (or move) them to a destination directory.
Best regards
--
a stranger is a friend you haven’t met yet.
Take care :)