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Creating multiple folders to organize files can be tedious and time-consuming in Windows. The usual method involves right-clicking on the root folder, navigating to \u2018New,\u2019 and selecting \u2018Folder\u2019.<\/p>\n

On iOS and Android, creating a new folder is faster through a simple drag-and-drop, which works for single or multiple files. This is how Smart Folders<\/a> works.<\/p>\n

Smart Folders is a free desktop app that lets you instantly create new folders by dragging and dropping files, emulating the seamless experience from iOS and Android on Windows.<\/p>\n

Install Smart Folders<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Download Smart Folders<\/a> and run the downloaded file. A small Smart Folders window will appear.<\/li>\n
    \"Smart<\/figure>\n
  2. Click the Install button. A notification will indicate that installation is complete.<\/li>\n
    \"Smart<\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n

    Start Creating New Folders<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Highlight any group of files you want to organize into a new folder.<\/li>\n
      \"Files<\/figure>\n
    2. Drag and drop them onto the file you want to group them with.<\/li>\n
      \"Files<\/figure>\n
    3. A prompt will ask you to name the new folder. Enter the name you want to use.<\/li>\n
      \"Naming<\/figure>\n
    4. Click OK, and your new folder will be created with the specified name.<\/li>\n
      \"Newly<\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n

      Conclusion<\/h2>\n

      Smart Folders works on Windows 7, Vista, and 10, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. For Windows XP users, if the app doesn\u2019t function immediately, try restarting your computer before using the drag-and-drop feature.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Creating multiple folders to organize files can be tedious and time-consuming in Windows. The usual method involves right-clicking on the root folder, navigating to \u2018New,\u2019 and selecting \u2018Folder\u2019. On iOS and Android, creating a new folder is faster through a simple drag-and-drop, which works for single or multiple files. This is how Smart Folders works.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3397],"tags":[171,1962],"topic":[4521],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEffortlessly Create Windows Folders with Drag & Drop - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Creating multiple folders to organize files can be tedious and time-consuming in Windows. 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