Python File Organizer

Project Overview

Organize files into folders automatically using os, shutil, and file extensions.

This beginner Python project helps you practice real coding skills with a small program you can run and modify.

Python Code

import os
import shutil

folder = 'downloads'

for file in os.listdir(folder):
    name, ext = os.path.splitext(file)
    ext = ext[1:]
    if ext:
        target = os.path.join(folder, ext)
        os.makedirs(target, exist_ok=True)
        shutil.move(os.path.join(folder, file), os.path.join(target, file))

How to Run This Project

1. Install Python.
2. Create a new file ending with .py.
3. Paste the code into the file.
4. Open Command Prompt or Terminal.
5. Run the file using python filename.py.

What You Practice

• Python syntax
• Variables and data types
• Conditions and loops
• Functions or modules depending on the project
• Problem solving

Project Improvements

• Add error handling.
• Save data to a file.
• Create a menu system.
• Improve the user interface.
• Convert the project into a GUI or web app later.

Related Python Lessons

Python Tutorial | Functions | Lists | File Handling