Version 1.0.0 Out Now for Windows

Extract files from deep subfolders in one click.

Stop manually clicking through dozens of folders. Folder Extractor un-nests your files, cleans up empty directories, and organizes everything into a flat, readable layout.

Download Windows Installer (v1.0.0) All Platforms & iOS

Folder Extractor — Live Browser Interactive Preview

INTERACTIVE DEMO

D:\My_Downloads\Project_Archive

4 subfolders found • 12 nested files

Move files

Copy files

Organize by Category

Ready to simulate

Season_01/Episode_01/video1.mp4240 MB

Season_01/Episode_02/video2.mp4255 MB

Documents/Invoices/2024/tax_2024.pdf1.2 MB

Photos/Vacation/raw/photo_001.jpg4.5 MB

Photos/Vacation/raw/photo_002.jpg4.8 MB

> Output log ready. Click "Run Extraction" to preview live operation...

Crafted for Effortless File Management

Clean, human-centered UI designed to make folder flattening effortless and safe.

Windows Right-Click Integration

Right-click any folder directly in Windows File Explorer and choose "Extract with Folder Extractor" to process instantly without needing to manually locate paths.

Smart Category Sorting

Automatically group extracted files into clean category folders like Images/, Videos/, Documents/, and Archives/ upon extraction.

Conflict Resolution Control

Choose exactly how name collisions are handled: Auto-Rename duplicates (photo (1).jpg), Skip duplicate files, or Overwrite older files.

Dry Run Simulation Mode

Preview and simulate the entire extraction process in Dry Run mode to inspect collision names and destination logs before touching a single file on disk.

One-Click Persistent Undo

Every operation is backed up with a session undo log stored in local AppData so you can restore your original folder tree structure anytime.

100% Private & Offline

No telemetry, no background tracking, no cloud connections. Your files stay on your device where they belong.

Available Platforms

Download Folder Extractor for your operating system.

Official Release

Windows 10 / 11

64-bit Installer & Portable Executable with full Explorer Context Menu integration.

Download Installer (.exe)

macOS

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) & Intel Universal DMG binary package.

iOS & Mobile

Files App companion integration for iPhone and iPad folder management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Folder Extractor.

Does Folder Extractor require administrator privileges? +

No! Folder Extractor installs per-user into your User Profile and registers the Windows Explorer right-click context menu under HKEY_CURRENT_USER without needing administrative rights.

What happens if two files in different subfolders have the same name? +

By default, Folder Extractor automatically renames duplicates using numbers like file (1).txt, so no data is ever lost. You can also configure it to skip duplicates or overwrite existing files.

Can I undo an extraction after it finishes? +

Yes! Simply open Folder Extractor and click the "Undo Last" button to immediately restore all files to their original nested subfolder locations.

Is Folder Extractor free to use? +

Yes, Folder Extractor is 100% free for personal and commercial use. If you find it helpful, you can support development via Buy Me a Coffee!