How to Create Multiple Folders at Once from Excel

Using a Batch File

Create multiple folders quickly using a .bat file. This method leverages Excel, Excel Online, or Google Sheets to generate folder names. Transfer the list to Notepad, format it to a batch script, and execute to create folders in bulk within 10-15 seconds.

Manual Adjustments

Add or remove sub-folders manually after the batch creation process to customize the structure to your needs.

Automating with Foresight

Foresight automates the process of creating multiple folders from Excel data. It can streamline the folder creation task, making it more efficient and less prone to errors.

Common Use Cases

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  Batch organizing digital documents for a project
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  Setting up a class directory with individual folders for each student
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  Automating the creation of event-specific folders for photographers
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  Generating client-specific folders in a marketing agency
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  Creating a structured repository for a software development team’s repositories

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