How Do I Split Thousands Of Pictures Into Multiple Folders At Once?

[BlueBerriesLake]

I have 33,000 photos in one folder. I want to divide all of the photos into multiple folders. The problem is I can’t even access the folder; every-time I open the folder the computer starts overheating. It doesn’t even load the photos; it freezes the computer every-time. Even if I did manage to load all 33,000 photos; It would probably take me all day to drag 100 photos at a time and put them inside a folder. There has to be an easier method, there has to be an application/software that could do that automatically.

[beso]

Assuming you are using Windows, it could be done using a dos or PowerShell script.

Are there any patterns in the file names? Do you have preferences for which ones are kept together in folders?

[ToraToraTora]

I'd write a DOS script.

[Tuvok]

https://www.computerhope.com/movehlp.htm

You’d use the wildcard character *

Assuming your photos are all called DSC0001.jpg etc. you could move them in batches eg.

DSCO*.jpg
DSC1*.jpg

If the files have different names then

a*.jpg
b*.jpg

[Old_Geezer]

Overheating PC ? Sounds like you need a new one, or at least an upgrade. You can always move your hard drive over and try again.