How to Quickly Copy File Names to Excel?
No software installation or coding required. You can batch extract and format thousands of file names in just two simple steps:
Import Files or Folders
Click "Select Folder" on the left, drag & drop files directly into the window, or press Ctrl + V to paste.
One-Click Copy or Export
Click "Copy Table Below" and paste into Excel with Ctrl + V, or click "Download Excel" to export a .xlsx workbook.
Three High-Speed File Import Methods Supported
Designed for high-frequency multi-file management and office workflow, our tool provides three flexible import options:
Select Folder (Recursive Scan)
Select an entire directory with one click. Automatically scans all subfolders recursively and preserves directory hierarchy.
Batch Drag & Drop Import
Select multiple files or folders in your system file explorer and drag them into the drop area for instant loading.
Keyboard Paste (Ctrl + V)
Copy files or file path text on your computer, then press Ctrl + V anywhere on the page for instant parsing.
Multi-Dimensional Filtering & Data Organization Features
After extracting file names, easily toggle output columns, customize sorting rules, or edit data inline:
Custom Column Selection (Date Modified / Size / Extension)
Check or uncheck columns in the toolbar (Date Modified, Size, Extension). The table and exported files synchronize in real-time, keeping only the fields you need.
Smart Natural Sorting & Multi-Column Reordering
Supports Natural Alphabetical Sorting (A-Z / Z-A) that accurately sorts numeric sequences (e.g., file1, file2, file10), as well as sorting by file size, modification date, or random shuffle. Click table headers to toggle sorting on any column.
Inline Excel-like Editing & Advanced Filtering
Powered by a high-performance spreadsheet engine. Double-click any cell to edit directly. Click the funnel icon in column headers to filter by conditions or search keywords, automatically reflected in your export.
Visual Charts for File Types & Extensions
Automatically analyzes file types upon import. Switch seamlessly between Bar Chart and Pie Chart to get an immediate visual overview of file counts and proportions.
Export & Copy Modes Comparison
Choose the best export or copy mode tailored to your workflow:
Copy Table Below
Copies structured table data with headers and all visible columns (TSV format). Paste directly into Excel, WPS, or Google Sheets with exact grid alignment.
Copy File Names Only
Extracts a clean, line-separated list of pure file names, ideal for pasting into text editors, chat messages, or documentation.
Download Excel (.xlsx)
Generates a standard Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with formatted headers, customized column widths, and full spreadsheet formula compatibility.
Export CSV & TXT
Provides standard UTF-8 with BOM comma-separated CSV files and tab-separated TXT plain text, perfect for databases or scripting.
How to Copy File Names in a Folder?
When organizing project assets, cataloging media, or archiving directory structures, "Copy File Names in a Folder" is one of the most common productivity tasks. Instead of wrestling with complex command-line tools (such as dir /b or ls), this online tool provides a zero-setup visual workflow:
Deep Recursive Directory Traversal
Seamlessly scans deep subfolder hierarchies, retrieving all nested and hidden files with their full relative paths.
One-Click Copy as Text or Spreadsheet
Click "Copy File Names Only" for a clean line-by-line list, or "Copy Table Below" to paste multi-column data directly into Excel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are my files uploaded to any server?
Never. This tool processes files with 100% client-side execution in your local browser memory via modern File System APIs. Your files, names, and paths are never transmitted to any external server.
Can it handle folders with tens of thousands of files?
Yes. The tool features chunked asynchronous scanning and Handsontable virtual scroll rendering, ensuring smooth browsing and rapid export even with massive file collections.
Why does the copied table split into columns automatically in Excel?
When clicking "Copy Table Below", the data is formatted with standard Tab (TSV) delimiters, which Microsoft Excel, WPS, and Google Sheets natively recognize and parse into separate table cells.