How can I copy all images in a PC while preserving folder structure?

Is there any way to copy all images (pictures) in a PC while preserving Directory Structure?, or any other file type, for that matter.

I'm now using robocopy for something similar, but it lumps all files together in the target folder.

robocopy C:\ "<path_to_folder9>" *.jpg *.jpeg *.png *.gif /e

My aim is to retrieve all images (or other file type) for customer's PCs in one fell swoop, without having to manually search inner folders and create a similar folder structure.

I guess robocopy isn't the right tool for this and I should use some other app?

Any help much appreciated.

Frank15 said:

I'm now using robocopy for something similar, but it lumps all files together in the target folder.

Huh ??

Robocopy should be the most powerful and effective way of doing exactly what you want. Can you post the command line you're using?

robocopy sounds like the best option for you, @Frank15, in this situation.

Code:

robocopy C:\ "<path_to_folder9>" *.jpg *.jpeg *.png *.gif /e

You can use that command for any of your drives, but it will keep only the newest file if you have a file in the same path with the same name on more that one drives. Alternatively, you can do it with a destination per drive like this:

Code:

robocopy C:\ "<path_to_folder9>\C" *.jpg *.jpeg *.png *.gif /e

It doesn't use the lists you created, but everything I can think of that does is a lot more work.

I haven't any issue with copying. I don't do it with files but with the desired upper-most folder the files and subfolders are in, just click and drag that folder to the desired location in File Explorer or other file managers such as Total Commander, FreeCommander or MultiCommander. The folder structure stays the same and files in the destination remain the same as in the source folders. It can also work right-clicking that folder and Copy then Paste where desired. I do it from the internal drive to either a USB drive or NAS drive or the other way around, start the process and go to other things.

The robocopy mirror option should do it

Frank15 said:

My aim is to retrieve all images (or other file type) for customer's PCs in one fell swoop, without having to manually search inner folders and create a similar folder structure.

Was exactly one of the reasons I started using Robo

Frank15 said:

I guess robocopy isn't the right tool for this and I should use some other app?

It most certainly is, perfect for it.

Try this command line

robocopy C:\ D:\{to path}\destinationfoldername /CopyAT /s *.jpeg *.jpg *.png *.gif /a-:rsh /r:0 /w:0

EDIT Damn that emoji smiley face - code should be /Copy : DAT but with no spaces either side of : character

idgat said:

Was exactly one of the reasons I started using Robo




It most certainly is, perfect for it.

Try this command line

robocopy C:\ D:\{to path}\destinationfoldername /CopyAT /s *.jpeg *.jpg *.png *.gif /a-:rsh /r:0 /w:0

EDIT Damn that emoji smiley face - code should be /Copy : DAT but with no spaces either side of : character

Hi idgat,

If you click the # symbol in the post editor interface (third icon from the right) you will not have emoji problems, or need to use spaces, or explanations about having to do that. That wraps the line between CODE tags. Less hassle for you.

Like this:

Code:

C:\ D:\{to path}\destinationfoldername /Copy:DAT /s *.jpeg *.jpg *.png *.gif /a-:rsh /r:0 /w:0

Just a suggestion.

Christophe