Auto File Mover

by Pure Mint Software

A lightweight Windows desktop application that automatically monitors, copies, or moves files from one location to another with a clean, modern interface.

App Preview

Features

• Automatic File Monitoring - Watch for specific files in a source folder and transfer them automatically
• Copy or Move Modes - Choose whether to copy files (leave original) or move them (delete after transfer)
• Smart File Detection - Only transfers files when they're fully written (no partial transfers)
• Preset Management - Save multiple configurations for different file transfer workflows
• Configurable Check Intervals - Monitor files every 1 second to 60 minutes based on your needs
• Custom Sound Alerts - Play your own notification sound when files are transferred (5-second max)
• Dark Theme Interface - Modern, easy-on-the-eyes dark UI with smooth controls
• System Tray Integration - Runs quietly in the background, always accessible
• Real-Time Status Updates - See exactly what the app is doing at any moment
• Persistent Settings - All configurations are saved automatically between sessions

Installation

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Windows, macOS, or Linux

Install Dependencies

pip install PyQt6

Run the Application

# Run silently (production mode)
pythonw AutoFileMover.pyw

# Run with console (debug mode)
python AutoFileMover.pyw

Usage

Basic Workflow

1. Click "Select File..." to choose the file you want to monitor
2. The source folder is automatically detected from the file path
3. Click "Browse" next to Destination Folder to choose where files should go
4. Choose Copy (keep original) or Move (delete after transfer)
5. Adjust the check interval and enable sound alerts if desired
6. Click "START MONITORING" to begin watching for the file

Presets

Save your frequently used configurations as presets:

• Fill in all fields (file, source, destination)
• Click "Save" and give your preset a name
• Select from the dropdown to quickly load saved configurations
• Click "Delete" to remove unwanted presets

System Tray

• Click "Auto File Mover" - Open the dashboard
• Settings - Configure custom notification sounds
• Quit - Exit the application

Custom Sound Alerts

1. Right-click the system tray icon and select Settings
2. Click "Browse..." to select your sound file (WAV, MP3, OGG, FLAC)
3. Sound will automatically play for a maximum of 5 seconds
4. Click "Clear" to revert to the default system sound

Data Storage

All configuration data is stored as JSON in the application directory:

• config.json - Application settings, presets, and last used configuration

Building Executable (Optional)

To create a standalone .exe file:

pip install pyinstaller
pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --icon=app.ico AutoFileMover.pyw

Use Cases

• Download Organization - Automatically move downloaded files to organized folders
• Backup Automation - Copy important files to backup locations when they're updated
• File Synchronization - Keep files in sync between different directories
• Workflow Automation - Streamline repetitive file management tasks
• Media Management - Organize photos, videos, or music files automatically

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

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