How to Create Multiple Folders at Once in Windows 10

Creating folders one by one is fine—until you need to organize dozens or hundreds of files. Whether you’re a student sorting course materials, a freelancer managing client work, or someone who just wants a cleaner desktop, knowing how to create multiple folders at once can save time and headaches.

Here are a few fast, effective ways to batch-create folders in Windows 10.

Method 1: Use Command Prompt (Fast & Built-In)

Step-by-step:

1. Press Windows + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want the folders. Example: cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents
3. Use the mkdir (make directory) command with folder names separated by spaces: mkdir Folder1 Folder2 Folder3

Tip: If your folder names contain spaces, use quotes:

mkdir "Client A" "Client B" "Client C"

You’ll instantly see all the folders created in the directory.

Method 2: Use a Batch File (Reusable & Scalable)

If you often need the same folder structure, save time by creating a batch file.

1. Open Notepad.
2. Type: @echo off mkdir Project1 mkdir Project2 mkdir Project3
3. Save it as CreateFolders.bat (change the file type to All Files in Notepad’s Save dialog).
4. Double-click the .bat file to run it.

Want subfolders? Add more mkdir commands with paths like:

mkdir Project1\Docs
mkdir Project1\Images

Method 3: Use PowerShell (For Advanced Control)

PowerShell gives you even more control and automation.

Example:

1..10 | ForEach-Object { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name "Folder$_" }

This creates folders named Folder1 to Folder10.

You can also read folder names from a text file:

Get-Content folderlist.txt | ForEach-Object { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name $_ }

Just create a folderlist.txt with one folder name per line.

Final Thoughts

If you’re still creating folders one by one, you’re wasting time. Using the methods above, you can set up clean folder structures in seconds. Whether you’re organizing a massive project or just tidying up your files, mastering these quick tricks can give your workflow a serious boost.

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