File List Maker — Advanced Filters, Sorting, and File Reports

File List Maker: Easy CSV & PDF File Lists in Minutes

What it does

• Quickly scans folders or entire drives and generates readable file inventories.
• Exports lists as CSV for spreadsheets and PDFs for sharing or printing.
• Includes file details like name, path, size, modified date, and basic metadata.

Key features

• Fast scanning: Batch-process large folders and subfolders.
• Export options: CSV and PDF with customizable columns and order.
• Filters: Include/exclude by extension, size range, date range, or name pattern.
• Sorting & grouping: Sort by name, size, date, or group by folder/type.
• Templates: Save export layouts (column selection, headers, formatting).
• Preview: See a live preview before exporting.
• Safe read-only mode: Lists files without modifying or moving them.

Typical use cases

• Inventorying project files for audits or handoffs.
• Creating upload manifests for cloud migration.
• Sharing file summaries with clients or teammates.
• Generating reports for backups or storage cleanup.

How to use (quick steps)

1. Select the folder(s) or drive(s) to scan.
2. Choose columns to include (name, path, size, modified date, etc.).
3. Apply filters (extensions, size, date).
4. Preview results and adjust formatting.
5. Export as CSV or PDF; save template if needed.

Tips

• Use CSV for bulk processing or import into spreadsheets; use PDF for polished reports.
• Limit deep scans to necessary folders to speed up processing.
• Include hashes (if available) in exports when preparing integrity or migration reports.